Annual Memorial 5K Run
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Event Details
Sanctioned 5K run with prizes and official listing of times. Also a 1 mile fun run/walk. Starting gun is a reproduction Civil War cannon! 7:30pm.
Annual Memorial 5K Run
Phone : 918-473-5572 (Always call and confirm events.)
Email Address : ralphjones@ok-history.mus.ok.us
Web Address : http://www.honeysprings.org
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Attractions and Upcoming Events
Honey Springs Civil War Battlefield
Honey 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 Battlesites1903 IOOF Home
One Checotah National Historic Landmark which continues the service which began just after the turn of the century is the IOOF Home. In 1902, a farm of 160 acres and $5,000 was offered by W.E. Gentry and his wife, Sallie, and was accepted by the IOOF. The local lodge, chartered in 1895
Checotah, OK Historic BuildingsIndian Territory Cemetery
The Indian Territory Cemetery has markers dating from 1872 to 1912.
Checotah, OK CemeteriesChecotah Roundup Club Rodeos
Rodeo has always been a part of Checotah's history. This area is home to many champion cowboys and cowgirls, some of which always return to compete in Old Settler's Day events, including the annual Checotah Round-up Club rodeo.
Checotah, OK RodeosUnited Methodist Church
The United Methodist Church is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Checotah, OK Historic Churches