Checotah, Oklahoma
Sharpe House
The house was constructed on land bought in 1911 from a Creek Indian. It was initially a teacherage - the rooming house for single female teachers. One young teacher, Carolyn Paulk-McCluskey, who resi...
Sharpe House
The house was constructed on land bought in 1911 from a Creek Indian. It was initially a teacherage - the rooming house for single female teachers. One young teacher, Carolyn Paulk-McCluskey, who resi... 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 RodeosThe United Methodist Church is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Checotah, OK Historic ChurchesThe Indian Territory Cemetery has markers dating from 1872 to 1912.
Checotah, OK CemeteriesDowntown Checotah is one of only 15 National Register Historic Districts in Oklahoma. Built between 1898 and 1903, many of the buildings still show the grandeur of their original architecture. Unfortunately, in 1992 the loss by fire of Checotah'
Checotah, OK Historic DistrictsThe 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 Museums11,000 acres of the project land has been set aside to be managed for wildlife. The management of this land is done through a...
Skiatook Lake provides some of the best bass fishing this country has ever known! From the lake's deep main body to the uplak...