History
Kirby Davis says Route 66 didn’t just pass through Sapulpa; it helped save it
After losing the railroad and facing the Great Depression, Sapulpa needed a way forward. Kirby Davis says Route 66 became more than a highway; it became the road to Sapulpa’s greatest comeback.
New “Great Beckoning” Books Reach Bestseller Status
The two books account Sapulpa's history and connection with the railroad, Ozark Trail, and Route 66. Both are available on Amazon.
New Two-Book Series Explores Historic Side of Sapulpa and Route 66
“I had reviewed a few books about Route 66 in Oklahoma and realized Sapulpa was barely mentioned, if at all. I knew we could create something better. Sapulpa has such a vibrant history, and our Dewey Avenue sits right in the heart of Route 66. I knew we had to create something that told our…
Circle Cinema holds commemmoration for V-J Day, highlighting two Sapulpans
The event included a Q&A session featuring Sapulpan and WWII veteran Bill Mauch, and Sapulpa Historical Society curator Rachel Whitney.
The Sapulpa Historical Museum celebrates 50 years
It seems like every week we hear from a local visitor: “I’ve lived here all my life, and never been to this museum.” We always reply by saying, “that’s okay, you’re here now.”
This Week in Sapulpa History – Oklahoma’s Only Woman Doctor: Dr. Elizabeth McCoy
From extremely humble beginnings in Mississippi, Elizabeth McCoy rose through segregation and adversity to make a name for herself as a physician, and is believed to be at one time, "Oklahoma's only woman doctor."
This Week in Sapulpa History: Sapulpa’s First Poultry Club
Before the Future Farmers of America began in the 1920s, Creek County was getting it's own permanent poultry organization that saw success for many years.
Sapulpan Earle Berryhill Takes Lead on First Nine Holes, Then Steadily Increases It
Enjoy this look at a golf tournament from 90 years ago, played at the same Oaks Country Club as the 32nd Annual John Cockrum Sapulpa Public School Foundation Golf Classic, which took place earlier today.
This Week in Sapulpa History: From KFRU to KVOO to Tulsa
Before Gene Autry and KVOO, there was Jimmie Wilson and KFRU of Bristow. And before the radio station changed its name and moved to Tulsa, it made a big splash in the local music scene.
