Checotah, Oklahoma

Checotah's PRCA Champions
Checotah has a rich heritage in cattle ranching which was the root for the sport of rodeo. Rodeo has made the town the Steerwrestling Capital of the World. Five (5) PRCA World Champion Steerwrestle...
Checotah's PRCA Champions
Pulitzer Prize Winner
Checotah's library is named in honor of the Pulitzer Prize winner, Jim Griffing Lucas. * A third generation Checotahan born June 22, 1914, *A 1931 graduate of Checotah High School and a champion...
Pulitzer Prize Winner

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Sharpe House

The house was constructed on land bought in 1911

Checotah, OK Historic Homes

Honey Springs Civil War Battlefield

Honey Springs Battlefield Memorial Park has gained national prestige as being listed on the National Map of Civil War Sites. On July 17, 1863, smoke billowed and cannons roared when nearly 6,000 Confederates were defeated by 3,400 Federals just 3 1/2 miles northeast of Checotah, Oklahoma.

Checotah, OK Battlesites

Indian Territory Cemetery

The Indian Territory Cemetery has markers dating from 1872 to 1912.

Checotah, OK Cemeteries

Katy Depot Museum & Information Center

The KATY DEPOT was built in 1890 and is the M.K.&T.'s oldest surviving wooden station. Checotah was established as a railhead in 1872

Checotah, OK Museums

United Methodist Church

The United Methodist Church is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Checotah, OK Historic Churches

Things to do near Checotah, OK

Triangle Area Veterans of War Memorial

Erected in 2007, the Triangle Area Veterans of War Memorial stands to honor the men and women from the Triangle Area who serv...

Sutton Avian Research Center

A Rare bird research/conservation center. ...

Henryetta Golf & Country Club

9 holes. ...

Sand Springs Cultural and Historical Museum

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Brush & Palette Club

Located in the old red Village Barn for over 40 years, the Brush & Palette Club is host to an art gallery that features art f...