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Salt Plains was established in 1930 "as a refuge and breeding ground for birds." It provides habitat for approximately 300 species of birds and 30 species of mammals. The 32,030 acres is divided into almost equal parts of nonvegetated salt flat, open water, and vegetated land (
Cherokee, OK Wildlife RefugesThe salt plains are a unique geological area. Visitors may enjoy viewing the near perfectly flat 11,000-acre barren area with the wafer thin salt crust or dig for the Famous Salt Plains selenite crystals with the hour-glass sand inclusion.
Cherokee, OK Natural AttractionsThe beautiful United Methodist Church of Cherokee was built in 1918
Cherokee, OK Historic ChurchesThe Alfalfa County Courthouse was built in 1921
Cherokee, OK Historic CourthousesOn a 160 acre homestead claim of 1902, the "little white house" was built in the early 1920s by Joseph Feerer. Through the...