Checotah, Oklahoma
Sharpe House
The house was constructed on land bought in 1911 from a Creek Indian. It was initially a teacherage - the rooming house for single female teachers. One young teacher, Carolyn Paulk-McCluskey, who resi...
Sharpe House
The house was constructed on land bought in 1911 from a Creek Indian. It was initially a teacherage - the rooming house for single female teachers. One young teacher, Carolyn Paulk-McCluskey, who resi... One Checotah National Historic Landmark which continues the service which began just after the turn of the century is the IOOF Home. In 1902, a farm of 160 acres and $5,000 was offered by W.E. Gentry and his wife, Sallie, and was accepted by the IOOF. The local lodge, chartered in 1895
Checotah, OK Historic BuildingsThe Indian Territory Cemetery has markers dating from 1872 to 1912.
Checotah, OK CemeteriesRodeo has always been a part of Checotah's history. This area is home to many champion cowboys and cowgirls, some of which always return to compete in Old Settler's Day events, including the annual Checotah Round-up Club rodeo.
Checotah, OK RodeosThe United Methodist Church is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Checotah, OK Historic ChurchesMusical performances. ...
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Billy was the first Oklahoman to receive the Heisman Trophy...