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Yes, Sapulpa once had a bottling plant for one of America's most famous sodas. Learn more about what it was like when we had the Coca-Cola Bottling Co.

Did you know the well-known mouthwash Listerine began as a surgical antiseptic?

For over 25 years, a Sapulpa native named John Henry was the voice of rock ‘n’ roll and blues in Tulsa. He billed himself as “Tulsa’s oldest teenager,” and he told his listeners, “Stay with rock ‘n’ roll, and you’ll stay young forever.”

The Gierharts are an entrepreneurial family whose service to Sapulpa has spanned over seven decades.

Female inventors have played a significant role in U.S. scientific and technological development. However, quite often they did not receive recognition for their accomplishments. On May 5, 1809, Mary Kies became the first U.S. woman to receive a patent, which was for her technique of weaving straw with silk. There were women inventors prior to…

At one time there were four glass plants operating in Sapulpa. One of the most prominent was Liberty Glass. Read more about the company that contributed to Sapulpa's moniker: "The Crystal City of the Southwest."

These stunning flowers bloom in a multitude of colors and can grow up to 5’ tall. Learn more about these beautiful plants that are starting to bloom everywhere.

The philanthropic family that started Bartlett-Collins Glass Co. has been a known name in our community for generations. Learn more about how they came to Sapulpa.

In 1997, ecologist Suzanne Simard discovered that trees speak to each other through what has become known as the "Wood-Wide Web."

Utilizing good garden practices can help control pests. Read this before you whip out the pesticides!