Okmulgee, Oklahoma
Upcoming Events in Okmulgee Oklahoma
- Creek Capitol Swap Meet - Okmulgee
- Bluegrass Festival - Okmulgee
- Summer Sidewalk Sale - Okmulgee
- Roy LeBlanc Okmulgee Invitational Rodeo - Okmulgee
- Septemberfest - Okmulgee
The Commerce Building, Okmulgee's Skycraper, was built by the Commerce Investment Company in 1921
Okmulgee, OK Historic BuildingsThe Okmulgee County Court House was completed in 1918, with marble walls and floors. The bonds for the court house had been sold to Katie Fixico, a wealthy Creek Indian, whose house has long housed the restaurant known as "The Southern Mansion."
Okmulgee, OK Historic CourthousesThe Okmulgee Public Library, organized in 1907 by a local women's civic organization, was incorporated in 1910, and became a department of the City in 1914. The present Library building, the result of $100,000 in bonds voted for library purposes, was dedicated May 27, 1922
Okmulgee, OK Historic BuildingsEntertainment came of age in Okmulgee as a result of oil money. Okmulgee was home to two Vaudeville theatres, one of which still stands today. The Orpheum Theatre has undergone renovation and features first run movies and special events today. The Cook Theatre was built by L.H.D. Cook (
Okmulgee, OK Historic Theatres
Episcopal Church - Built in 1902, the building was originally the home of the Methodist Church and remained so until 1911, when it was purchased by the Episcopal Church for the sum of $2,000. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Okmulgee, OK Historic ChurchesWashington Cove and Post Oak Parks have class A camping with full facilities. Washington Cove is looked after by Gate Attenda...