Exploring Oklahoma History
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Oklahoma Historic Place of the Day
Cimarron Cowboys Monument
A fifteen foot long red granite monument was erected by the people of Freedom to commemorate the old cowhands who helped to settle the Cherokee Strip. It is inscribed with the names of persons who made their contribution before, as well as after this rugged grazing country was opened to homesteaders. Maps and drawings of the region are chiseled in the stone which portray the early day cowboy and the environment in which he worked and loved so well.*
Located in Woods County, Oklahoma.
Today in Oklahoma History
Saturday, February 20, 1971
Tulsa Port of Catoosa Dedication
On a cold February day, William Verity, President of Armco Steel Corporation gave the keynote speech at the dedication of the Tulsa Port of Catoosa. Seated on his left is Tulsa Mayor Robert J. LaFortune. To his right is Jacques Cunningham, master of ceremonies for the dedication. Mr. Cunningham was the first chairman of the City of Tulsa-Rogers County Port Authority. more...
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