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The Hobos of Southeast Oklahoma
Learn about how hobos had an impact on Southeast Oklahoma during the 1920s.
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Entertainment, Recreation, and Daily Life in Poteau After Statehood
People looking for things to do in early Poteau would have found quite a bit to keep them occupied!
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Early Life in Poteau Switch
Poteau's early days, a summary of business and life in Poteau during the late 1800s.
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Poteau Farmer's Market: Promoting Healthy Lifestyles
The Poteau Farmer's Market off of Broadway has been going strong for many years. Find out more about the market here!
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The Legacy of the Black Angus in Poteau, Oklahoma
The Black Angus is an iconic building that is well-remembered by Poteau area locals. It has a fascinating history with Sen. Robert S. Kerr.
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The Great Train Robbery of 1912 in Poteau, Oklahoma
Poteau, Oklahoma, was still a wild and rugged place even after the territory officially became a state. While similar happenings occurred many times throughout Oklahoma, this instance really shows how rural areas were still very much stuck in the old days of the Wild, Wild West.
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Downtown Poteau Town Square (Pocket Park) Revitalization
How a burned out building became one of Poteau's most popular downtown attractions.
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Servant Leadership: A Journey
Have you heard of Servant Leadership? Have you read the "Attitude" quote by Charles Swindoll? The two serve the same goals.
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Commerce, Oklahoma: Where Baseball Found Mickey Mantle
While most know of the legendary New York Yankees baseball player, many don't know that Mickey Mantle learned the game in Oklahoma. Discover the story of how Mickey Mantle learned to play, then stop in and visit his childhood home.
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Comics, Cops, and Crime: "Dick Tracy's" Oklahoma Legacy
The "Dick Tracy" comic strip originated with a man from Oklahoma. This tells his story, as well as Dick Tracy's connections to the state.
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Strike-a-Lot Lanes Bowling and Entertainment Center in Poteau, OK
Strike-a-Lot Lanes in Poteau is one of the best entertainment locations in the region. Find out more about the history of this iconic destination and the services they offer today.
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Outdoor Recreation in Southeast Oklahoma: Boating, Fishing, Hiking
Experience the excitement in Southeast Oklahoma with this list of outdoor recreation locates around Poteau!
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Stories of Old Oklahoma: Frontier Life in Poteau Switch
Stories from the Choctaw Nation around Poteau, Oklahoma from the late 1800's when the area was still known as Indian Territory.
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Frontier Life in Old Poteau Switch, Oklahoma
A look into Poteau, Oklahoma's early pioneer days through the early 1900s.
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1st Lt. Clarence E. Coggins: Oklahoma’s Own War Hero
This is the story of an Oklahoma WWII War Hero and how he convinced 946 German soldiers to surrender.
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Socialism in Oklahoma: The Story of Milton
Could socialism exist in Oklahoma? It's been tried before. Read on for the story of a failed socialist colony in LeFlore County, Oklahoma. Are you familiar with its rise and fall?
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History of the The Tower Drive In Movie Theater in Poteau, Oklahoma
Drive In Movie Theaters are quickly vanishing from Americas landscape. Across the country, only a few remain. In an effort to preserve the past, Oklahoma Traveler chronicled the development of one iconic Drive In Theater in Poteau. This is their story.
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Oklahoma's First Woman Mayor: Ms. Nora Shaw
Women can be the mayor! Have you heard of Mayor Nora Shaw? Read on for the full story behind Oklahoma's first female mayor, Mrs. Nora Shaw of Poteau, Oklahoma.
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Old Town Poteau: A Visual Study
Part I of a series on Old Town Poteau. This shows scenes from a virtual rendition of the town of Poteau dating back to the 1890s.
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President Kennedy Visits Poteau
In 1961, President John F. Kennedy visited Poteau to dedicate U.S. Highway 259 in Big Cedar.
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Poteau Christmas from the Past
Christmas in Poteau, Oklahoma has always been a special time. This article showcases some of the years past in photos.
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Heckabbe's Station: A forgotten stage stop?
There are a number of tales of the old Butterfield Overland Mail company and of the trepidatious cattle drives. Still, some stories from that era remain lost in time. One such story is the tale of Heckabbe's Station near Poteau, Oklahoma in LeFlore County.
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The Death of a Presidential Assassin: John Wilkes Booth in Oklahoma
Oklahoma has always had its fair share of strange tales, but perhaps none is as fascinating as the cold-blooded murder of President Abraham Lincoln. Of course, the assassination of President Lincon didn't happen in Oklahoma. Here's what you need to know about the full story!
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Oklahoma during World War I; with emphasis on LeFlore County
Since war in Europe broke out in 1914, most Oklahoman’s viewed the conflict with an extreme lack of interest. While this was major news, it was considered to be too far away to be of much importance. This indifference to the war became evident...
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Fascinating and Unusual Photographs From Oklahoma
Did you realize that people have long traveled all across Oklahoma in order to photograph both the natural and man-made wonders that the state has to offer? Here are some photographs that represent only a tiny portion of the unusual and fascinating things Oklahoma has to offer.
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The LeFlore County Historical Museum
LeFlore County, in Southeastern Oklahoma, was once known as one of the most wild and rugged places in the country. During the fourteenth century, a massive ancient Indian empire stretched from parts of eastern Oklahoma to the Atlantic Ocean. Known...
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Ten Completely Easy Ways to Recycle Old Newspapers, or Newsprint Recycling for the Crafty Impaired
Old newspapers have a way of hanging around like unwanted relatives. We read them, cuss at them, and then throw them out.. Sure, we meant to recycle them, but our best intentions end up as a tattered pile. Ok, sure, there are a few people out...
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Saving Downtown Oklahoma: The Preservation of Historic Buildings
They were coal miners, railroad workers, merchants, farmers, husbands, wives, and children. They came to Oklahoma for many reasons. Some came to begin a better life. Some came because their job brought them here. Others came in an attempt to...
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The Annual Muskogee Azalea Festival at Honor Heights Park in Oklahoma
When one visits the Muskogee Azalea Festival it may seem like they’ve entered an enchanted land. This article explains the events at the Muskogee Azalea Festival and the history behind the events.
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How Can I Create a Successful Resume: Tips You Should Know
With todays unemployment numbers skyrocketing and thousands clinging desperately to the idea that they will soon have a job, it is imperative that job seekers make best use of all the tools they have in their arsenal. Start to finish, the...
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Engaging Life: A personal narrative of hope and change
Within everyone, there is a wild, untamed soul. It threatens to burst free of the confines that our bodies place on it. It hammers away in our minds. It infiltrates all that we do, constantly yearning for that moment when those binding...
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A Writers Ramblings: About Urbane Chaos
It was just another hot and sultry Sunday. The soft creaking of the Brazilian hammock nearly lulled me to sleep as I idly leafed through an old copy of The Old Man and the Sea. I could almost feel myself on the small boat as the marlin pulled me...
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I bet you didn't know: Strange Oklahoma Places
Oklahoma was the 46th state to join the Union, nearly 120 years after the first thirteen states ratified the Constitution. Even though Oklahoma was one of the last states to become part of the U.S., that doesn't mean that it doesn't deserve it's...
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Oklahoma History: The Rebirth of Main Street Oklahoma
Main Street Oklahoma has undergone many changes since statehood. This article vividly outlines Oklahoma's history in relation to how it has changed the face of main street, as well as providing Main Street improvement programs.
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Dating Advice: Getting Over a Break-Up
Sometimes, love has a way of touching us so deeply that it almost hurts, and then when that love is gone, it feels like our world is caving in. This article will outline several things that you can to do take back control of your life, and it will give you important tips on how to get over an ex.