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

Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines for January 30th
January 30, 2024
"Sapulpa Headlines: Jan. 30th, '33: Dairy Excellence; '58: Fair Meeting; Math Contest; '81: C of C Anniversary Banquet."

Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines for January 29th
January 29, 2024
"Sapulpa Headlines: Jan. 29th, '19: Bristow Cleans Up; '42: Funeral for Ex-Sheriff; '56: Keys' Piano Concert; '74: Sewage Crackdown."

This Week in Sapulpa History: Historic Landmark Preserved
January 27, 2024
Learn more about where Sapulpa is buried, and who the family members are buried with him, and how the Daughters of the American Revolution helped secure the location for preservation.

Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines for January 27th
January 27, 2024
"Sapulpa Headlines: Jan. 27th, '54: Toll Road Rejected; '80: Creeks Sworn-In; '06: McMasters Citizen of Year; '17: Jones Wrestler & Singer."

Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines for January 26th
January 26, 2024
"Sapulpa History: Society gatherings, vehicle sale, bank directors, and garden club updates."

Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines for January 23rd
January 23, 2024
"Sapulpa Headlines (Jan. 23): Tragic electric shock in 1914, record snowfall in 1937, basketball coaches at Rotary in 1964, and trophy display schedule in 1979."

Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines for January 20th
January 20, 2024
"Sapulpa Headlines (Jan. 20): The Oklahoma Farmer and Laborer relocates in 1911, Lon T. Jackson's office move in 1933, rural water district growth in 1970, and Rebekah Lodge installation and youth dance in 1989."

Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines for January 19th
January 19, 2024
"Sapulpa Headlines (Jan. 19): Kiefer basketball news in 1911, liquor destruction in 1912, local briefs in 1934, and medical society election in 1965."

Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines for January 18th
January 18, 2024
"Sapulpa Headlines (Jan. 18): Liquor war erupts in 1912, inmate's escape attempt in 1918, basketball wins and losses in 1935, and retail upswing in 1972."

Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines for January 17th
January 17, 2024
"Sapulpa Headlines (Jan. 17): Gas well found in 1907, high school enrollment peak in 1930, road improvement demand in 1954, and Sapulpa FFA second in national judging in 1978."