The Alva Municipal Airport Museum provides an interesting look into the past with a section on the World War II prisoner of war camp formerly located in Alva, along with other historical aspects of the town.
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Northwestern Oklahoma State Museum
Northwestern Oklahoma State University Museum houses one of the top taxidermic bird collections in the United States and also has natural history exhibits, fossils, and Indian artifacts.
Alva, OK MuseumsWorld War II POW Camp
A World War II POW Camp was located just south of Alva in the 1940s. More than 5,000 prisoners were interned at a time when the population of Alva itself was only 3,500.
Alva, OK Military HistoryOutdoor Murals
The Cherokee Strip Land Run - Robert Cooke, 1998 Northwest wall at 6th and College
Alva, OK ArtsCentennial Marker
The Alva Centennial Marker ( 1893 - 1993) is "dedicated to the Cherokee Outlet's pioneers whose sacrifices made the prairie bloom and provided the descendants with a proud heritage."
Alva, OK Historical MarkersThings to do near Alva, OK
Lake Optima and Area Hunting
In addition to the 7700 acres of hunting provided around Optima Lake, Texas county draws many hunters throughout various seas...
Watonga Golf Club
Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...