Noble County, OK
The opening of the Cherokee Outlet was the fourth, and largest, of Oklahoma's five land runs. On September 16, 1893 at 12:00 noon, more than 100,000 land hungry pioneers raced for 40,000 claims available in the Cherokee Outlet Land Opening. The dramatic land run in Oklahoma ushered in an era of agriculture development. Promoters, enticing immigration to the Outlet "P", later named Noble County in honor of John M. Noble of St. Louis who was the secretary of the Department of the Interior under President Harrison, promised the land to be some of the most productive in the Territory. Immigrants from almost every area of the United States and many foreign countries took part in this epic event. The first night in the settlement of Perry was utter chaos with more than 25,000 people trying to make a claim at the land office. Daylight revealed a city of tents, shacks and wagons all in disorder. Crude buildings were being erected all night and businesses sprang open the next day. Saloons and attorneys flourished and carpenters were in big demand as business owners were trying to accommodate the large crowd of people.
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"Hopes and Dreams" Statue
"This sculpture and the plaza surrounding it are dedicated to the honor of all the stalwart men and women who took part in the greatest land rush of all time - the celebrated Cherokee Strip Run, held on September 16, 1893.
Perry, OK ArtsThe Wolleson-Nicewander Building
Originally the "Boston Store" built in 1894 and it was one of the first permanent buildings of stone on the square. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Perry, OK Historic BuildingsThe Masonic Building
The three story building was built in 1924 to house the various Masonic organizations then active in Perry. In recent years the Masons have moved to a new location but their name remains associated with the building listed on the National Historic Register.
Perry, OK Historic BuildingsCherokee Strip Museum
Through the use of artifacts, photographs, and documents the museum traces the history of the Cherokee Outlet and its people. In addition to exhibits detailing the chronological history of life in the Outlet, there are vignettes of a *General Store, * Kitchen, *
Perry, OK MuseumsThe Famous Store
James Lobsitz founded the Famous Store in October of 1893 in a modest frame building a half a block east of the present building. His general merchandise business prospered and he erected the 50 by 90 foot two-story brick building in 1908
Perry, OK Historic BuildingsCarnegie Library
Perry Carnegie Library was built in 1909 at a cost of $10,000, the exact amount provided in a gift from Pittsburgh steel magazine Andrew Carnegie. It is regarded as one of Perry's most prized possessions. An extensive renovation and space expansion project with an estimated cost of $450,000
Perry, OK Carnegie LibrariesRose Hill School
The Rose Hill School is a furnished one-room country school built in 1895. In schools like this one, students received their eduction from the first through the eighth grade. Rose Hill School was moved to the museum grounds in 1971.
Perry, OK Historic SchoolhousesOutdoor Murals
This cowhand perception can be admired on the building north of Delaware Street on 6th. The artist is D.J. Mane, 1993. Another mural by D.J. Mane (1994) is painted on the north side of the Foster Drug Store depicting the old fashioned soda fountain days at Foster's.
Perry, OK ArtsThe Joseph Foucart Building
Perhaps the most striking building in the downtown Perry business district area is the two-story red brick structure listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Perry, OK Historic BuildingsNoble County Courthouse
The Courthouse Square is a focal point of downtown Perry and the three-story courthouse in the center of that green oasis looms brightly there, majestically serving as a symbol of justice and dominion. Built in 1916, at a cost of $100,000
Perry, OK Historic Courthouses