History
Read stories about the people, places and events that make up the history of Sapulpa.

Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines for January 4th
January 4, 2024
Creek County needs cows for a creamery; Chieftains prep for Muskogee game; Welfare Council December report; Sapulpa's 1975 construction tops $2 million.

Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines for January 3rd
January 3, 2024
"Sapulpa eyes baseball league in 1912. Legal battle retains Frisco shops in 1929. B&PW Club discusses defense in 1942. J.J. Newberry Store remodels in 1964."

Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines for January 2nd
January 2, 2024
"1912: Fire destroys house, 1935: South Main Street paving nears completion, 1941: Spring CAA training at Junior College, 1998: Sapulpa's infrastructure rebuilding dominates headlines."

Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines for January 1st
January 1, 2024
"1925: Legislation may abolish township boards, 1968: New Year's baby born, 1969: Little Gem café expands, 1974: DAR honors high school coeds."

Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines for December 31st
January 1, 2024
"Sapulpan police appointee tops training, radiator shop relocates, interurban builder dies, and $100+ prizes for first 1970 baby in Sapulpa."

Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines for December 30th
December 30, 2023
"Sapulpa: Decades in Review - From a 1911 icy blast to 1975's local focus, explore historical headlines and upcoming events."

This Week in Sapulpa History – Major Meyer and Mize Fire
December 29, 2023
This week in Sapulpa history, read the story about the mysterious blaze that took out the Wills Building and severely damaged the Mize Drugstore and the famous Max Meyer Outfitters store.

Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines for December 26th
December 26, 2023
"Sapulpa highlights, Dec. 26: Mrs. Elizabeth Arnold's 95th Christmas, thriving local business, Camp Fire Girls' charity, and Senior Sertomas' community contributions."

This Week in Sapulpa History: Community Christmas
December 25, 2023
The story of how Sapulpa got its community Christmas Tree, which stood for 75 years until the ice storm of 2007.

Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines for December 23rd
December 23, 2023
Spotlight on Sapulpa's Dec 23 History: - 1951: Early Christmas Service at North Heights Baptist Church - 1963: Turkey heist at Willingham’s Redwood Cafe - 1969: Prattville School construction approved - 1970: Webster narrowly defeats Sapulpa in basketball.