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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This Week in Sapulpa History: First president of the American Indian Federation is “First child born in Tulsa”
Joseph Bruner might've been born in "Tulsey-town," but he moved to the Sapulpa area when he was just six years old, and became a pioneering resident in the city, and later worked extensively to have American Indians recognized as U.S. Citizens.
September 17, 2023Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines in History for September 17th
Loan company organized in Sapulpa; assistant athletic coach hired; residents move to Sapulpa; Auxiliary Police honored.
September 17, 2023Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines in History for September 16th
First interurban car trial trip in Sapulpa (1918), 'Man of Adventure' talk (1957), flash flooding in Tulsa (1971), 100th birthday parade (1988).
September 16, 2023Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines in History for September 15th
Burglary at Miller & Cash Jewelry Store, schoolbook availability improves, new large screen at Criterion Theater, new library hours announced.
September 15, 2023Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines in History for September 14th
First winners of football contest announced in 1937 newspaper; new bus route added in 1976; Creek County Fair starts in 1994; successful golf tournament in 2010.
September 14, 2023Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines in History for September 13th
Kiefer schools closed due to suspected case of meningitis, cooking contest scheduled, plane crash lands, fire station temporarily closed.
September 13, 2023