Category: Oklahoma Things
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Fun Stops Along Route 66 in Oklahoma
Hey, Friend! Welcome back to another post. Today, I want to show you some of my favorite roadside stops on Route 66 in Oklahoma. This is by no means a comprehensive list of all of the fun things there are to do along Route 66 in Oklahoma. I am linking…
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Harrah Rock House: Harrah, OK
Hey, Friend! Welcome back to another post. Today, I want to show you around the historic Rock House in Harrah, Oklahoma. The Harrah Rock House was designed and built by Frank Primm. Let’s get started! History Frank Primm married Lillian Russell of Harrah in October 1924. Primm had moved to…
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Historic Markers in Stockyard City: OKC
Hey, friend! Welcome back to another post. Today, I want to show you a few of the historic markers and statues around the historic Stockyard City in OKC. Let’s get started! Stockyards City was added to the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior…
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C.G. Jones Statue: OKC
Hey, Friend! Welcome back to another post. Today, I want to show you the newest statue at the Oklahoma State Fair Grounds. Let’s get started! Who was CG Jones? Charles Gasham “Gristmill” Jones was an influential figure in early Oklahoma history. He was born in Greenup, Illinois on November 3,…
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