History

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."

Sapulpa has been a big part of the state's oil and gas history since the beginning, not only becoming "Oil City of the Southwest," but a part of Sapulpa became immortalized in the iconic Tulsa Golden Driller statue.

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.

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.

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.

The Berryhill family in Sapulpa was most known for their business interests including the Chevrolet Motor Company, real estate holdings and oil properties. Occasionally, they'd sail over in their plane to keep an eye on things.

City, county and state officers raid two local spots known for illegal liquor and gambling: Paradise Lounge and the more famous Dixieland Club on Route 66.

Sapulpa's character has been shaped by everything from railroads to oil, to brick and glass plants, trolley and transportation systems, even famous pottery. But what about milk?

Sapulpa began as an end-of-the-tracks town for the railroad with a famous hotel and restaurant known as the Harvey House. This week, in 1930, they served their last dinners.

This month in Sapulpa history, in 1969, the concept for a senior home on West Taft began. The lot was purchased for Pleasant Manor Nursing Home. By November, the construction began.