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: Freezing temperatures did not stop the fun
This week in 1940, the Sapulpa area had temperatures ranging from -4 to 34 degrees. Still, some made the most of the chilly temps.
January 22, 2023This Week in Sapulpa History: Frisco leaves the Sapulpa Station
This week in Sapulpa history, Sapulpa lost the case to keep Frisco in town. Read the story of how Sapulpa gained and lost the division headquarters for Frisco.
January 18, 2023Museum Musings: Historical Advertisements for January
January’s “Historical Advertisements” this month in our history show the businesses, sales, and events happening in our local stores. (Look at these meat prices!)
January 12, 2023This Week in Sapulpa History: The History of Friday the 13th
The date of Friday the 13th, and the number 13 itself, has been deemed unlucky to some people. The fear of the date Friday the 13th and the number 13 is known as triskaidekaphobia, paraskavedekatriaphobia, and friggatriskaidekaphobia.
January 11, 2023This Week In Sapulpa History: Lights Out Over Hobson
Sapulpa's "Oil City of the Southwest" sign welcomed travelers for years. Whatever happened to it?
December 22, 2022This Week in Sapulpa History: The Plowing Contest of 1924
This week in Sapulpa history, it was announced on November 27, 1924, that Creek County would stage the first plowing contest in the state.
November 27, 2022