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

Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines in History for October 31st
October 31, 2023
"Sapulpa's history: 1948 - Band's election-themed halftime show, 1957 - Officer Coulson speaks on traffic safety, 1978 - Water main break affects town, 1985 - Razzy Bailey to lead Christmas parade."

Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines in History for October 30th
October 30, 2023
"Oct 30, 1958: Christmas Seals for Overseas Mailing; Oct 30, 1991: Halloween Safety Tips; Oct 30, 2008: Sapulpa Christmas Home Tour; Oct 30, 2013: Literacy Program Gets $4,000 Grant."

Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines in History for October 29th
October 29, 2023
Rev. DeVore closes 2nd year at Sapulpa Methodist, progress noted. First Baptist unseals cornerstone after 38 years. Tag reservations for '68 cars start. Meet Henshaw-Kordis, car sellers on New Sapulpa Road for 2 years.

Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines in History for October 28th
October 28, 2023
1922: Sapulpa prepares for Community Hallowe’en celebration. 1931: Four judges handle cases in Sapulpa. 1932: Continental Refinery's temporary shutdown affects Sapulpa. 1956: Woodlawn Cub Scouts Halloween party with magician and skit.

Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines in History for October 27th
October 27, 2023
1915: Van Orman Bakery sold to W.F. Davis. 1927: Sapulpa's Fifth Annual Hallo'en Carnival on Oct. 31. 1977: Mission, Lee streets get slurry treatment. 1986: Sapulpa students create holiday scenes for local business.

Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines in History for October 26th
October 26, 2023
B&PW dinner with Tulsa speaker in 1950, '72 bike safety clinics, Gov. Nigh's '82 press conference, and '07 park vandalisms in Sapulpa.

Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines in History for October 25th
October 25, 2023
"W.E. Grant furnishes new rooming house, 1907; Harvard's Dr. Burton White visits Sapulpa, 1977; Lightning disrupts power, 1992; Kiwanis' secret pancake recipe, 2005."

Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines in History for October 23rd
October 23, 2023
"Oct 23: 1916 - Kiefer fire claims barn, horses; 1931 - Sapulpa High School gears up for busy month; 1960 - Sapulpa HS band secures 2nd place at OU Festival; 1979 - Chieftains eye district title, eye state playoffs."

Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines in History for October 22nd
October 22, 2023
Sapulpa's history: 1915 - Sapulpa Fuel Co. formed; 1931 - Plans for $150,000 post office; 1937 - Salvation Army $3,000 campaign; 1984 - DHS new building open house.

Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines in History for October 21st
October 21, 2023
1910: City Hall changes under Mayor Denton; 1931: Sapulpa Chieftains prep for game; 1954: Sapulpa students on OU Homecoming Committee; 1971: Rain eases, flood threat recedes.