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Salina, Oklahoma

The Chouteau Memorial Museum documents life in the Three Rivers area, offering visitors a glimpse of life around a trading post. Exhibits include a partially recreated trading post and a flatboat. Visitors can view the wide variety of trade items, see an A.P. Chouteau journal along with other Chouteau family items, and see examples of native American clothing. A short video on the fur trade in Oklahoma is available.

The Chouteau Memorial is operated by the Oklahoma Historical Society. Elementary school programs are available and special programs and tours can be arranged

A community wide Chouteau Day Celebration is held each October and a Fur Trade Encampment is held each spring. Call the museum for specific dates.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

J. B. Milam Memorial Marker

J. BARTLEY MILAM, Principal Chief of the Cherokees. The Cherokee government had been dismantled in 1907 when Oklahoma became a state. In 1941, Milam was appointed Chief for a year by Franklin D. Roosevelt and was reappointed until his death in 1949

Salina, OK Memorials

Free Boat Ramps to Hudson Lake

North Boat Ramp - A free boat launch is provided by the Salina Lions Club located at the west side of town just off the east side of the bridge on Highway 20 at N. Grace Street. There is also a winter fishing house located at the launch.

 

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Salina, OK Recreation

Paradise Tree

The first tree planted in the state of Oklahoma was the Paradise Tree. It was brought over from France by A. P. Chouteau, son of Jean Pierre, in 1802 and planted by Major Jean Pierre Chouteau. Auguste Peirre Chouteau graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1806

Salina, OK Natural Attractions

The Chouteau Memorial Museum

Salina, OK Museums

Historic Springhouse

The Stone Well House was built in the 1840's and is the oldest structure in the city and county. It was used as a water supply at the time for the Cherokee Indian Orphan Asylum. The Cherokee Indian Orphan Asylum was built in 1875 and was located where Salina's Old Gymnasium now stands.

Salina, OK Pioneer History

Things to do near Salina, OK

Monument to John Ross

Skiatook Lake Hunting

The shoreline surrounding is controlled by the US Army Corp of Engineers, and is habitat to various types of wildlife from ra...

Dog Iron Ranch - State Park

Fountainhead State Park Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...

Huckleberry Canyon Park

Picnic pavillions, amphitheater and huckleberries grown in season. ...