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Since 1953, each June a three-night sanctioned rodeo is held, and it is now a highlight of each Old Settlers Day celebration. Participants are often members of PRCA and NRA, in addition to the Seven-State Regional Rodeo Association.
The KATY DEPOT was built in 1890 and is the M.K.&T.'s oldest surviving wooden station. Checotah was established as a railhead in 1872
Checotah, OK MuseumsThe United Methodist Church is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Checotah, OK Historic ChurchesHoney Springs Battlefield Memorial Park has gained national prestige as being listed on the National Map of Civil War Sites. On July 17, 1863, smoke billowed and cannons roared when nearly 6,000 Confederates were defeated by 3,400 Federals just 3 1/2 miles northeast of Checotah, Oklahoma.
Checotah, OK BattlesitesThe Indian Territory Cemetery has markers dating from 1872 to 1912.
Checotah, OK Cemeteries