Sequoyah was born in the lower Appalachian region of Tennessee about 1770. His mother was a member of the "Paint Clan" of the Cherokee Nation and his non-Indian father, Nathaniel Gist, left the family when Sequoyah was very young. Sequoyah grew to manhood among his kinsmen, the Cherokees.
Sallisaw, OK Famous PeopleBlue Ribbon Downs is Oklahoma's oldest racing facility and first pari-mutuel race track. Located on 165 acres bordered on the south by I-40 and on the north by Highway 64, is only 20 miles west of Fort Smith, Arkansas, 101 miles southeast of Tulsa and 159
Sallisaw, OK Race TracksHistorical information throughout Sequoyah County.
Sallisaw, OK MuseumsEstablished to provide habitat for waterfowl and other migratory birds, the refuge lies at the junction of the Canadian and Arkansas Rivers and contains 20,800 acres, half of which is water.
Sallisaw, OK Wildlife RefugesThis nearly block-long mural illustrates historical events throughout Sequoyah County in a collage of 21 paintings.
Sallisaw, OK ArtsThere are 7 Class A campgrounds located around Eufaula Lake as well as day uses areas and primitive campsites. Belle St...
Relic from oil boom days. ...
Mannford, Creek and Pawnee County artifacts....