Entertainment 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 TheatresThe Creek Nation Tribal Complex serves as the government headquarters for the Creek Nation including all divisions of tribal government.
Okmulgee, OK Ethnic HeritageThe Commerce Building, Okmulgee's Skycraper, was built by the Commerce Investment Company in 1921
Okmulgee, OK Historic BuildingsThe 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 BuildingsSpringing up as a trading area around the Creek Council House, downtown Okmulgee grew by leaps and bounds in the early part of the Twentieth Century. The city boasts some of the finest architecture and architectural details in the state. The Servers Block was a testament to one of Okmulgee'
Okmulgee, OK Historic DistrictsThree park areas located around Birch Lake offer the public many opportunities for outdoor family fun and relaxation. These p...
Incorporated in this garden are the three essential elements of Japanese landscaping - plants, water, and stone into this acr...
The Markham Ferry Dam, which was constructed in 1964, created what many call " the best bass lake in Oklahoma." A larg...