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THE LANTOW LANDMARK

This story appeared in the August 26, 2006 Claremore Progress by Larry Larkin.“Lantow Field, Home of the Claremore Zebras.” These are the words on the metal sign at the entrance of the high school football stadium. Listen to the sounds of the gentle winds that blow

Bluford Starr – Pioneer of Claremore, Part One

Telling the history of Claremore…one story at a time. Published in the May 1957 Ranchman Magazine, by Myron A. Hurd. Bluford Starr – Pioneer of Claremore, Part One Bluford Starr was one of the outstanding pioneer cowmen in the vicinity of Claremore and Inola for

CHARLIE ALLTON

Telling the history of Claremore…one story at a time CHARLIE ALLTON In 1896, Charlie Allton was born to Joseph and Susan Ramsey Allton in Cooweescoowee District, Indian Territory.  Sue Ramsey was born near Panther Creek in 1866, the first Cherokee baby born in the Cooweescoowee