Explore Fascinating Facts About Oklahoma State
Delve into the rich history of Oklahoma state with details on its first Capitol site, key locations, statehood, and significant events from the 1800s. Discover interesting facts like the Spiro Mounds dating back to 850 AD, Sequoyah's Cabin, Vinita town, and the legacy of Will Rogers. Uncover the state's cultural heritage, land runs of 1889, and more through this informative journey.
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Learning Goal The students will understand certain facts about the state of Oklahoma. They will know facts such as the site of the first capitol and certain locations in the State.
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Oklahoma State Facts Official Name : Oklahoma Capital : Oklahoma City Statehood November 16, 1907 46th state Number of Counties 77 Counties in Oklahoma Largest County : (by population) Oklahoma County 660,448 709 sq mi.
Oklahoma State Facts Oklahoma through the 1800 s Oklahoma History Firsts - Oklahoma State facts 850-AD - Spiro Mounds, Oklahoma's only archaeological park, is a 140-acre site encompassing 12 southern mounds that contain evidence of an Indian culture that occupied the site from 850 A.D. to 1450 A.D. The Mounds are considered one of the four most important prehistoric Indian sites east of the Rocky Mountains.
Oklahoma State Facts 1800 - Oklahoma was mostly Indian Territory until the late 1800s. 1829 - Sequoyah's Cabin in Akins is a frontier house of logs, occupied (1829-44) by Sequoyah (George Gist), the teacher who in 1821 invented a syllabary that made it possible to read and write the Cherokee language. 1871 - Vinita is the oldest incorporated town on Oklahoma Route 66 being established in 1871. Vinita was the first town in Oklahoma to enjoy electricity. Originally named Downingville. The towns name was later changed to Vinita, in honor of Vinnie Ream, the sculptress who created the life-size statue of Lincoln at the United States Capitol.
Oklahoma State Facts 1879 - Born in 1879 on a large ranch in the Cherokee Nation near what later would become Oologah, Oklahoma, Will Rogers was first an Indian, a cowboy then a national figure. Will Rogers was a star of Broadway and 71 movies of the 1920s and 1930s, a popular broadcaster and wrote more than 4,000 syndicated newspaper columns.
Oklahoma State Facts 1889 - On April 22, 1889, the first day homesteading was permitted, 50,000 people swarmed into the area. Those who tried to beat the noon starting gun were called Sooners. Hence the state's nickname. 1889 - Foress B. Lillie was a participant in the land run of 1889, and set up a tent for business as soon as shots were fired. Lillie's Drug was the first drug store established in Guthrie. Lillie was issued the No. 1 license certificate when the new state of Oklahoma registered him as a practicing pharmacist.
Oklahoma State Facts 1893 - Choctaw is the oldest chartered town in Oklahoma. Choctaw gained status as a town in 1893. 1893 - A Spanish Colonial Revival building serves as the backdrop for Ponca City's Centennial Plaza, dedicated during the 100th anniversary celebration of the 1893 Land Run. The Plaza features the Centennial Monument by Jo Saylors, surrounded by 7,000 named bricks, a statue of E.W. Marland, a War Memorial Fountain, Fire Station No. 1 and City Hall.
Oklahoma State Facts Through 1800 1.) What is the Capitol of Oklahoma? a.) Guthrie b.) Oklahoma City c.) Stillwater 6.) What date was the first landrun? a.) April 22, 1889 b.) June 22, 1889 c.) July 4, 1889 2.) When did Oklahoma become a state? a.) 1889 b.) 1907 c.) 1776 7.) What is the oldest town in Oklahoma? a.) Oklahoma City b.) Choctaw c.) Guthrie 3.) What was Oklahoma mostly until the late 1800 s? a.) Indian Territory b.) German Territory c.) Mexican Territory 8.) What is the largest County in Oklahoma? a.) Logan County b.) Oklahoma County c.) Cleveland County 9.) What was a person called who beat the gun and left early in the land run? a.) Boomer b.) Sooner c.) Marshal 4.) What was the first town in Oklahoma to have electricity? a.) Vinita b.) Altus c.) Oklahoma City 10.) What was the name of the first drug store in Oklahoma? a.) Daniel s Drug b.) Lillie s Drug c.) Newt s Drug 5.) Name a famous movie star from Oklahoma who reached fame in the 1920 s and 1930 s. a.) Will Rogers b.) Jim Thorpe c.) Wiley Post
Oklahoma State Facts Through 1800 1.) What is the Capitol of Oklahoma? 6.) What date was the first landrun? 2.) When did Oklahoma become a state? 7.) What is the oldest town in Oklahoma? 3.) What was Oklahoma mostly until the late 1800 s? 8.) What is the largest County in Oklahoma? 4.) What was the first town in Oklahoma to have electricity? 9.) What was a person called who beat the gun and left early in the land run? 5.) Name a famous movie star from Oklahoma who reached fame in the 1920 s and 1930 s. 10.) What was the name of the first drug store in Oklahoma?
