Okemah, Oklahoma
Woody Guthrie
Woody Guthrie was born in Okemah, Oklahoma on July 14, 1912. Woody encountered family tragedies early in life beginning with the death of his sister and later his mother. He attended school in Okemah ...
Woody Guthrie
Woody Guthrie was born in Okemah, Oklahoma on July 14, 1912. Woody encountered family tragedies early in life beginning with the death of his sister and later his mother. He attended school in Okemah ... The Woody Guthrie Statue was dedicated at the 1998 Free Folk Festival and placed in a memorial park in downtown Okemah. Painted on a wall adjacent to the park is this mural illustrating the life of Woody done by artist, DeAnna Wilson.
Okemah, OK ArtsWalk along the boardwalk in Territory Town and look into the store fronts of the old western town. The museum exhibits include Civil War relics, Wells Fargo items, Indian artifacts, western memorabilia, and souvenirs.
Okemah, OK MuseumsThe Okemah Public Library is located in a historic rock building constructed with the aid of WPA funds. Enjoying a scenic view of Okemah's Noble Park, it is within a block of the Okemah Middle School.
Okemah, OK Historic BuildingsOkemah boasts one of the most beautiful 1100 acre city lakes in the state of Oklahoma. Okemah City Lake complex offers superb fishing, water skiing, RV Park and camping. The 1998 Angler'
Okemah, OK RecreationBuilt during the depression as part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's WPA program, the construction of Okemah's WPA Pecan ...
Restored circa 1898 barn; winner of a national preservation award. National Historic Register. Gift shop. ...
Circa 1929; Art Deco architecture....