Okemah, Oklahoma
Woody Guthrie
Woody Guthrie was born in Okemah, Oklahoma on July 14, 1912. Woody encountered family tragedies early in life beginning with the death of his sister and later his mother. He attended school in Okemah ...
Woody Guthrie
Woody Guthrie was born in Okemah, Oklahoma on July 14, 1912. Woody encountered family tragedies early in life beginning with the death of his sister and later his mother. He attended school in Okemah ... The Okemah Public Library is located in a historic rock building constructed with the aid of WPA funds. Enjoying a scenic view of Okemah's Noble Park, it is within a block of the Okemah Middle School.
Okemah, OK Historic BuildingsThe Woody Guthrie Statue was dedicated at the 1998 Free Folk Festival and placed in a memorial park in downtown Okemah. Painted on a wall adjacent to the park is this mural illustrating the life of Woody done by artist, DeAnna Wilson.
Okemah, OK ArtsThe county's past is explored through an early-day schoolroom display and a variety of other items, housed in a 1926 Masonic temple.
Okemah, OK Museums10,000 square foot building dedicated to country and western music performers. ...
Pioneer memorabilia. ...