Perry, Oklahoma
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27miles Northeast of PerrySooner Lake is one of Oklahoma's premier bass lakes. In fact, the first Oklahoma stocking of Florida's occurred in 1977... continue
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Cherokee Strip Museum
Through the use of artifacts, photographs, and documents the museum traces the history of the Cherokee Outlet and its people. In addition to exhibits detailing the chronological history of life in the Outlet, there are vignettes of a *General Store, * Kitchen, *
Perry, OK Museums
The Famous Store
James Lobsitz founded the Famous Store in October of 1893 in a modest frame building a half a block east of the present building. His general merchandise business prospered and he erected the 50 by 90 foot two-story brick building in 1908
Perry, OK Historic Buildings
"Hopes and Dreams" Statue
"This sculpture and the plaza surrounding it are dedicated to the honor of all the stalwart men and women who took part in the greatest land rush of all time - the celebrated Cherokee Strip Run, held on September 16, 1893.
Perry, OK Arts
Rose Hill School
The Rose Hill School is a furnished one-room country school built in 1895. In schools like this one, students received their eduction from the first through the eighth grade. Rose Hill School was moved to the museum grounds in 1971.
Perry, OK Historic Schoolhouses
The Wolleson-Nicewander Building
Originally the "Boston Store" built in 1894 and it was one of the first permanent buildings of stone on the square. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Perry, OK Historic Buildings
Things to do near Perry, OK
Alabaster Caverns Camping
Open year round, Alabaster Caverns State Park offers 22 beautiful campsites for the RVer and Tenter in two campgrounds with a...
California Road Marker
Opened in the Spring of 1849, this road was first traveled by gold seekers in the rush for California. This historic trail cr...