Wildlife Refuges in Cherokee, Oklahoma

Cherokee, Oklahoma

Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge
Salt Plains was established in 1930 "as a refuge and breeding ground for birds." It provides habitat for approximately 300 species of birds and 30 species of mammals. The 32,030 acres is divided into ...
Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge

Alfalfa County Courthouse and War Memorial

The Alfalfa County Courthouse was built in 1921

Cherokee, OK Historic Courthouses

Centennial Wall

The Cherokee Strip Centennial Wall is inlaid with bricks etched with names commemorating the first homesteaders and pioneers who settled this area during the 1893 Land Run and contributed to the growth of our city.

Cherokee, OK Memorials

Salt Flats and Selenite Crystals

The salt plains are a unique geological area. Visitors may enjoy viewing the near perfectly flat 11,000-acre barren area with the wafer thin salt crust or dig for the Famous Salt Plains selenite crystals with the hour-glass sand inclusion.

Cherokee, OK Natural Attractions

Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge

Salt Plains was established in 1930 "as a refuge and breeding ground for birds." It provides habitat for approximately 300 species of birds and 30 species of mammals. The 32,030 acres is divided into almost equal parts of nonvegetated salt flat, open water, and vegetated land (

Cherokee, OK Wildlife Refuges

Great Salt Plains

In 1811

Cherokee, OK Natural Attractions

LASR.net Homepage

Cherokee, Oklahoma

Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Alfalfa County Courthouse and War Memorial

Centennial Wall

Salt Flats and Selenite Crystals

Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge

Great Salt Plains

Things to do near Cherokee, OK

Buffalo Municipal Swimming Pool

Newkirk Communty Museum

Court House Murals

Blackwell Armory

The Famous Store