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Local museums host inaugural History Legends and Hall of Fame Induction

May 9, 2022

-BY CHELSEA WEEKS News Editor Claremore Progress Claremore Museum of History, the J.M. Davis Arms & Historical Museum and the Oklahoma Military Academy hosted the inaugural History Legends and Hall of Fame Induction. Over 300 people attended the event to watch world-renowned artist Patrick (P.S.)…

Charles Journeycake

March 17, 2022

Telling the history of Claremore…one story at a time This story was published in The Ranchman magazine July 1952. Written by Myron A. Hurd. This is a story about a good Indian Chief and a good Christian, peace-loving man. He was Charles Journeycake, last chief…

CHARLIE ALLTON

March 17, 2022

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…

Cadet Grill

March 17, 2022

Telling the history of Claremore…one story at a time CADET GRILL This article appeared in the Claremore Progress, August 12, 2007. Written by Larry Larkin. An advertising sign hanging outside a business is a common sight. All types of businesses usually will have one or…

BOB CHAMBERS AND CHEROKEE HISTORY

March 17, 2022

Telling the history of Claremore…one story at a time BOB CHAMBERS HAS DEVOTED LIFE TO CHEROKEE HISTORY BY: Ken Willhoite This article was published in the Claremore Progress June 27, 1993 The influence of the American Indian is an undeniable part of the life and landscape…

Bluford Starr – Pioneer of Claremore, Part One

March 17, 2022

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 40…

DR. RACHEL CAROLINE EATON

March 17, 2022

Telling Claremore’s History…one day at a time As Published in the Explore Claremore History by Christa Rice “Apply your heart to instruction and your ear to words of knowledge.” ~Hebrew Proverb Though undeniably different from years gone by, despite a pandemic of epic proportions,…

DR. JESSE BUSHYHEAD – BELOVED PHYSICIAN

March 17, 2022

Telling the History of Claremore…one story at a time Published in the September 1949 Ranchman magazine by Myron A. Hurd. “I don’t like Doctor Bushyhead.” Young Viv Ross blurted out one day to his mother, Mrs. Nellie Ross of Claremore. Mrs. Ross was astonished. …

D.M. Faulkner Family

March 17, 2022

Telling the History of Claremore…one story at a time D.M. FAULKNER This was published in the Claremore Progress, Centennial Edition, June 27, 1993 by Ken Willhoite. It sits hidden from view at the edge of the Dog Creek Valley. With its massive size, broad wraparound…

ELIJAH HICKS

February 24, 2022

Telling Claremore’s history…one day at a time “Blessed are the Peace Makers, the Story of Elijah Hicks,” by Christa Rice in Explore Claremore’s History. Walking through Claremore’s Woodlawn Cemetery on a peaceful summer’s day one comes upon a historic marker signifying the graveyard’s oldest…

EARLY EDUCATION AMONG THE CHEROKEES IN ROGERS COUNTY

February 24, 2022

Telling the History of Claremore…one story at a time The formal education of the Cherokee people began with the invention of their alphabet by Sequoyah in 1821. The Bible and newspapers were published in their own language, and illiteracy was practically unknown among the Cherokees. …

CLAREMORE HISTORY

February 23, 2022

Telling the History of Claremore…one story at a time This story was first printed June 8, 1938 in the Claremore Progress and again on June 28, 1953 by W.T. Taylor. W. T. “Bill” Taylor was a pioneer of Cooweescoosee district and a resident in…

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