The Okmulgee County Court House was completed in 1918, with marble walls and floors. The bonds for the court house had been sold to Katie Fixico, a wealthy Creek Indian, whose house has long housed the restaurant known as "The Southern Mansion."
Okmulgee, OK Historic CourthousesFor golfers, Okmulgee Country Club's course is open to the public on weekdays. Established in 1920 with a "very average" course, the country club now boasts of having one of the better 9-hole courses in the state. It is an attractive course benefiting from an aggressive tree planting program.
Okmulgee, OK Golf CoursesEntertainment came of age in Okmulgee as a result of oil money. Okmulgee was home to two Vaudeville theatres, one of which still stands today. The Orpheum Theatre has undergone renovation and features first run movies and special events today. The Cook Theatre was built by L.H.D. Cook (
Okmulgee, OK Historic TheatresThe Commerce Building, Okmulgee's Skycraper, was built by the Commerce Investment Company in 1921
Okmulgee, OK Historic BuildingsThe heart of Okmulgee is the town square featuring the Creek Council House Museum. Erected in 1878, the museum building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is acknowledged as a National Historic Landmark. The Museum was established in 1923
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Langley was the site of the Civil War's Battle of Locust Grove. ...
Washington Cove and Post Oak Parks have class A camping with full facilities. Washington Cove is looked after by Gate Attenda...