More than 2,000 Italian miners settled in the town of Krebs, Oklahoma's "Little Italy", one of the oldest communities in the state, just east of McAlester. The miners and their families provided a legacy of Italian cuisine and customs that are unique to this area.
St. Joseph's Catholic Church was established in 1885. The first wood frame church burned to the ground in 1902. This beautiful brick church was built in 1903
Krebs, OK Historic ChurchesPete's Place has built a national reputation for itself and Krebs, Oklahoma, and has been featured in numerous publications, newspapers, and magazines. It is the gathering place for many notable people and most who visit can't wait to return and tell others about the experience. Pete'
Krebs, OK Historic SitesMedicine Springs, about 20 miles northeast of Antlers near Cloudy Mountain, has a long and interesting history. The old mi...
Early day mining exhibits are displayed in a 1901 coal mining house with furnishings and mining history artifacts dating from...
The McAlester Building Foundation, in the old McAlester High School building, contains the Coal Miners Museum and several roo...