History

See all the stories steeped in Sapulpa History we've written over the years.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines in History for September 17th

Loan company organized in Sapulpa; assistant athletic coach hired; residents move to Sapulpa; Auxiliary Police honored.

Spotlight 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).

Spotlight 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.

Spotlight 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.