Chouteau Day
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In 1796 Jean Pierre Chouteau established the first trading junction of the Grand/Neosho River and Saline Creek, near the community that is today Salina. Take a step back in time and celebrate the beginning heritage.
Music Festival, Parade, Kids Zone, Taco-Eating Contest, Indian Taco Competition, Vendors, Crafts with Demonstrations , Pancake Breakfast, Cornhole Tournament and much, much more.
Chouteau Day
Phone : 918-824-9730 (Always call and confirm events.)
Email Address : chamber@salinaok.org
Web: salinaok.org
Festivals
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Free Boat Ramps to Hudson Lake
North Boat Ramp - A free boat launch is provided by the Salina Lions Club located at the west side of town just off the east side of the bridge on Highway 20 at N. Grace Street. There is also a winter fishing house located at the launch.
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Salina, OK RecreationHistoric Springhouse
The Stone Well House was built in the 1840's and is the oldest structure in the city and county. It was used as a water supply at the time for the Cherokee Indian Orphan Asylum. The Cherokee Indian Orphan Asylum was built in 1875 and was located where Salina's Old Gymnasium now stands.
Salina, OK Pioneer HistoryJ. B. Milam Memorial Marker
J. BARTLEY MILAM, Principal Chief of the Cherokees. The Cherokee government had been dismantled in 1907 when Oklahoma became a state. In 1941, Milam was appointed Chief for a year by Franklin D. Roosevelt and was reappointed until his death in 1949
Salina, OK MemorialsParadise Tree
The first tree planted in the state of Oklahoma was the Paradise Tree. It was brought over from France by A. P. Chouteau, son of Jean Pierre, in 1802 and planted by Major Jean Pierre Chouteau. Auguste Peirre Chouteau graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1806
Salina, OK Natural Attractions