You only think you know Sapulpa.

Every week we publish stories of Sapulpa's history, recalling both the events at the time, and the nostalgia for days gone by. Dig in and learn more about what the Sapulpa of yesteryear was like.

Proudly brought to you by the Sapulpa Historical Society Museum

  • Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines in History for October 4th

    Sapulpa headlines: Oct 4, 1906 - New hotel construction begins. Oct 4, 1930 - Mrs. Wallace wins golf tourney. Oct 4, 1971 - Four Sapulpa students in Tulsa Youth Symphony. Oct 4, 1994 - Sapulpa High School homecoming royalty crowned.

    October 4, 2023
  • Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines in History for October 3rd

    Headlines: Oct 3, 1918- Double your Liberty Bond quota. Oct 3, 1927- Rain causes 3 car crashes. Oct 3, 1945- Bristow farmer's gate latches featured in national magazine. Oct 3, 1951- Dickerson named H.S. principal; Baker takes Washington Junior High helm.

    October 3, 2023
  • Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines in History for October 2nd

    "Sapulpa's history in headlines: Oil Field Fire, Masonic Hall Move, School for Handicapped, Twirler's National Success."

    October 2, 2023
  • This Week in Sapulpa History: Local club built homes

    The Kiwanis had finished their model home and would have an open house on October 2nd through the 4th, 1925.

    October 1, 2023
  • Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines in History for October 1st

    "Sapulpa's history in headlines: Sapulpa Day at Muskogee Fair, NAACP Fishing Dock Dispute, Jury Selection Change, & BBQ Contest."

    October 1, 2023
  • Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines in History for September 30th

    Sapulpa historical headlines: Cattle dipping vat planned (1904), X-ray unit's last day (1949), Cornbread champion at fair (1958), VFW anniversary celebration (1966).

    September 30, 2023

Do You Remember Sapulpa?

Stories of days gone by in the town we love.

"Do You Remember" was a weekly column that ran for years in the Sapulpa Times from longtime resident and former Sapulpa Times writer Charles Betzler.

Headlines in Sapulpa History

Every day we publish snippets of stories making headlines in local history. Read the latest.