Sallisaw, Oklahoma

Sallisaw, Oklahoma

Sallisaw, county seat of Sequoyah County, is located at the edge of the famed Cookson Hills to the north and the navigation channel of the Arkansas River to the south. Its name is from the French "salaisiau" meaning "salt provision." Indians, early settlers, explorers and trappers were familiar with the natural salt deposits found by many nearby streams.

"The Grapes of Wrath" author, John Steinbeck, used Sallisaw as the starting point for "Okies" fleeing to California to escape the "dust bowl" drought days. Actually the eastern part of Oklahoma has always been wooded and picturesque; it was western Oklahoma where the dry, flat land and blowing winds created the "dust bowl."

Charles "Pretty Boy" Floyd and other notorious outlaws who used the tugged and inaccessible Cookson Hills to hide in in the 1930s would surely marvel at the four-lane interstate highway, the diesel trains and the barge traffic on the Arkansas River that now connect Sallisaw with the world.

Present-day Sallisaw is an expanding center for commerce and tourism. Lakes for fishing and water sports, drives to historic landmarks, horse racing at Oklahoma's first pari-mutual track, state parks for camping and hiking, golf, tennis (or just relaxing) all begin and end at Sallisaw!

We cordially invite you to come see Sallisaw.

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Attractions near Sallisaw, Oklahoma

Cedar Lake National Recreation Center
Cedar Lake National Recreation Center

Enhanced by nature's picturesque mountains and stately forests, this peaceful 90 acre lake provides the backdrop for a vast a...

Ponca Chief, Standing Bear
Ponca Chief, Standing Bear

Standing Bear won the battle for himself and for all Native Americans to become "persons" under United States law. His fight ...

Route 66 Gas Station
Route 66 Gas Station

On the north end of the business district, look for the peaked roof of the vintage 1930's Phillips 66 station. Although no lo...

Kerr Reservoir Corps Campgrounds
Kerr Reservoir Corps Campgrounds

For young and old alike, Kerr Lake has a variety of recreation for everyone, from swimming on our many beaches to camping and...

Elks Arts and Crafts Show

The Pryor Elks Lodge is hosting an Arts and Crafts Show, featuring over 30 venders. You'll find everything from hand crafted...

Shadow Creek Country Club
Shadow Creek Country Club

18 holes, bent grass greens, open to the public. South on Wheeler Street 1.5 miles, veer left at the curve and continue under...

Holdenville Historical Museum

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Frederick Golf & Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...

Watonga Cheese Factory
Watonga Cheese Factory

Each year people come from near and far to visit the Watonga Cheese Factory, the only one of its kind in Oklahoma. The Factor...

Midgley Museum
Midgley Museum

At the Midgley Museum, you can view an eclectic assortment of objects and artifacts collected over a lifetime of rock collect...

Upcoming Events near Sallisaw, Oklahoma

Bristow's Annual Western Heritage Days Rodeo

Start Date: Fri August, 16th
ACRA/CRRA RODEO, 8:00 p.m. Bristow Round Up Club Arena Bareback Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55 . . . . . ...

Cherokee Heritage Center Arts and Crafts Show

Start Date: Fri August, 23rd
This event is held in conjunction with the Cherokee National Holiday and features more than 100 arts, crafts and food booths....

Collinsville RUC Annual Rodeo

Start Date: Fri August, 23rd
ACRA/CRRA/ARA Sanctioned Locals Welcome Bareback, Saddle bronc, Steer Wrestling, Calf Roping, Team Roping, Barrel Race, Bre...

Dusk Til Dawn Blues Festival

Start Date: Fri August, 30th
Organizers and musicians D.C. and Selby Minner unveiled the first Dusk to Dawn Blues Festival during the Labor Day weekend of...

Cherokee National Holiday

Start Date: Fri August, 30th
Labor Day weekend - Annual celebration for the Cherokee Nation offering more than 40 different events and attractions such as...

Annual Eufaula Indian Community Pow-wow

Start Date: Fri August, 30th
The Eufaula Indian Community will host their Annual Eufaula Indian Community Pow-wow and Homecoming on Labor Day weekend. Fea...

Roy LeBlanc Okmulgee Invitational Rodeo

Start Date: Fri August, 9th
This rodeo is one of the largest African-American sporting events in America, as well as one of the oldest. Weekend activitie...

Christmas Parade

Start Date: Fri December, 6th
A favorite holiday event, this community and family oriented parade features a variety of floats, autos, band, walking groups...

Christmas Parade

Start Date: Fri December, 6th
Evening parade with music, floats, elaborate light displays, antique autos and special appearances by St. Nicholas and his he...

Quilt Fest Bartlesville

Start Date: Fri July, 12th
View hundreds of antique and contemporary quilts, Vendors Mall, Quilters Boutique, Wearable Art, Bed Turning, quilting demos,...

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