Okmulgee, Oklahoma
-
26miles Southeast of Okmulgee4miles West of Okmulgee
Okmulgee Lake was built in 1926 as a water project for the City of Okmulgee, and covers 668 acres with 19... continue
9miles Southwest of Okmulgee
Dripping Springs Lake is located above Okmulgee Lake on a large watershed and is a definite contrast to Okmulgee Lake with a flat shoreline of 18 miles, and much shallower water pool covering 1,100... continue
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Historic Churches
Episcopal Church - Built in 1902, the building was originally the home of the Methodist Church and remained so until 1911, when it was purchased by the Episcopal Church for the sum of $2,000. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Okmulgee, OK Historic Churches
Okmulgee Library
The Okmulgee Public Library, organized in 1907 by a local women's civic organization, was incorporated in 1910, and became a department of the City in 1914. The present Library building, the result of $100,000 in bonds voted for library purposes, was dedicated May 27, 1922
Okmulgee, OK Historic Buildings
Historic Downtown - Severs Block
Springing up as a trading area around the Creek Council House, downtown Okmulgee grew by leaps and bounds in the early part of the Twentieth Century. The city boasts some of the finest architecture and architectural details in the state. The Servers Block was a testament to one of Okmulgee'
Okmulgee, OK Historic Districts
Orpheum Theatre
Entertainment 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 Theatres
OSU-Okmulgee
OSU-Okmulgee is a vital part of the community. The university, with a world-class reputation, provides over 40 degree programs in advancing technologies and an outstanding culinary arts program as well.
Okmulgee, OK Colleges
Things to do near Okmulgee, OK
400 Block Main
Most of the buildings in the 400 block of Will Rogers Blvd. (main street) were built during the period of 1904 and 1925. In 1...
Captain's Cemetery/Hillside Cemetery
Both Captain's Cemetery and Hillside Cemetery are historically prominent in the area. These are old cemeteries and have stone...
Oklahoma's largest man-made lake, Lake Eufaula, was completed in 1964...