
Greetings From Oklahoma Postcard Available HERE.
From Indian Territory to outlaws to the Dust Bowl Days and the birth of Route 66, Oklahoma is steeped in history. This beautiful state deserves much exploration as you exit the Interstate and explore its many hidden treasures. Mile-for-mile, Oklahoma has the most diverse geography in the nation, with pine-covered mountains, alabaster caverns, cypress swamps, and tallgrass prairies.
Boasting more man-made lakes than any other state, Oklahoma also provides a haven for anglers, campers, and outdoor enthusiasts.
For historians, Oklahoma tells the story of the struggles of Native Americans, who were forced on the Trail of Tears in the 1830s and other routes in the 19th Century. It proudly presents its Indian history, culture, and flavor throughout the state.
For history lovers of a later era, Route 66 through Oklahoma has more miles of the old pavement than any of the seven remaining states laying claim to a piece of the Mother Road.
Enjoy your travels in Oklahoma, and welcome to Indian Territory Legends.
Kathy R. Alexander
Owner/Editor
The Oklahoma state flag honors more than 60 groups of Native Americans and their ancestors. The blue field comes from a flag carried by Choctaw soldiers during the Civil War. The center shield is the battle shield of an Osage warrior. It is made of buffalo hide and decorated with eagle feathers. Two symbols of peace lie across the shield. One is the calumet or peace pipe. The other is an olive branch. Crosses on the shield are Native American signs for stars, representing high ideals.
Categories:
Oklahoma Forts of the Old West
Articles:
Arcadia – Home of the Round Barn
Beyond Vinita, Oklahoma, on Route 66
Bristow – Queen of the Woodlands
Calumet to Hydro – An Old Stretch of the Mother Road
Chandler – Last Gunfight of the Old West
Claremore – Home of Will Rogers
Clinton – Hub City of Western Oklahoma
Dairy Boy Drive-Ins in Oklahoma
Elk City – A Step Back In Time
El Reno – Home of the Oklahoma Land Rush
Erick and Texola – Gateways to Oklahoma
Foss & Canute – Beyond Glory Days
The Great Western Cattle Trail
Ingalls, Oklahoma Gunfight With the Doolin Gang
Kellyville – Small Town America
Kenton, Oklahoma & No Man’s Land
Oklahoma City – An Overnight Success
Quapaw – Entering Oklahoma on Route 66
Route 66 – Oklahoma Mother Road
Oklahoma’s Ribbon of the Mother Road
Sapulpa – Crossroads of America
Santa Fe Trail – Highway to the Southwest
Sayre – Entering Cowboy Country
Tulsa – Oil Capital of the World
Vinita – Crossroads of America
Washita Battlefield National Historic Site
©Kathy Alexander/Legends of America, updated January 2025.
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