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.

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  • Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines in History for September 23rd

    Sapulpa's growth fuels demand for housing, criminal activity on vacation, girls hike to California, Bristow approves sports complex.

    September 23, 2023
  • Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines in History for September 22nd

    Court House lawn project starts; Sapulpa wins sales contest; Rapid transit study urged; Instrument display scheduled.

    September 22, 2023
  • Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines in History for September 21st

    Sheriff's incomplete report refused. County fair plans in Bristow. New Miss Creek County Fair crowned. Ghost town's revival hopes.

    September 21, 2023
  • Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines in History for September 20th

    Successful court term, football victory, women's club organized, rodeo winners in Sapulpa's history (1912-1957).

    September 20, 2023
  • Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines in History for September 19th

    Earl Brixey elected president of Sapulpa Horseshoe Pitchers Association; Doctor's medical bag stolen; Light turnout for city bond election; Sapulpa High School student named National Merit Semifinalist.

    September 19, 2023
  • Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines in History for September 18th

    Mayor Smith's wife and kids avoided a train crash. A Sapulpa resident died. Neighborhood meeting held. Carnival for a sick girl.

    September 18, 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.