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1.Maps of Oklahoma
2.State Symbols
3.Population & Statistics
4.Things to Do
5.State Facts
6.Citations
Maps of OklahomaPolitical Map
Lake Map
Road Map
Physical Map
OK Physical Map
OK Lake Map
OK Political Map
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Oklahoma CityOklahoma City was not the first capitol of Oklahoma,
many are surprised to hear that. Many are familiar with the Native American relocation to the Oklahoma Territory in the 1820's, most famously illustrated in the Cherokee "Trail of Tears" recount. The United States government forced the Five Civilized Tribes to endure a difficult resettlement into the lands of Oklahoma, and many died in the process.
Much of the western lands of Oklahoma, however, were part of the "Unassigned Lands." Including what is now Oklahoma City, these areas began to be settled by a variety of pioneers in the late 1800's. Doing so without permission, these pioneers were referred to as "Boomers," and they eventually created enough pressure that the US government opted to hold a series of land runs for settlers to claim the land.
Attractions
Activities
Events
Places to Stay
Cities and Towns
Dining
Things to Do!
Flag
Butterfly
Flower
Fruit
Bird
Song
Motto
Amphibian
Animal
Beverage
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State Flag The shield is decorated
with six white crosses (stars) representing high ideals. Superimposed over the shield are symbols of peace and unity from the cultures of the Native American and European-American settlers in the territory; the calumet or ceremonial peace pipe and the olive branch.
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State Beverage The idea was the brainchild
of Daniel Howard, an 11-year-old 4-H member from Guthrie, Okla. While working on a class project where he memorized facts about the state, Howard noticed there was no state beverage. So the 4-H member, who owns and shows dairy cattle, became determined to change that.
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State Amphibian The main reasons for
adoption of the Bullfrog as the official amphibian of Oklahoma seem to revolve around its significant presence throughout the state, its general character and its role in the ecology of the state.
State Animal The American
Buffalo, or Bison, is a massive animal that weighs from 800 to 2,000 pounds and stands nearly six feet high at the shoulder. A large head, high hump on the shoulders and dark brown shaggy hair characterize the buffalo.
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State Fruit Oklahoma designated the
strawberry as official state fruit in 2005.
Strawberries (genus fragaria) are high in
Vitamin C and A, and supply 8 percent of the
recommended daily allowance for iron. One cup of fresh berries has
only 60 calories and zero grams of fat.
State Butterfly Oklahoma designated the
black swallowtail (Papilio polyxenesis) as the
official state butterfly in 1996. Oklahoma is a
home to a wide varitey of colorful butterflies. The black swallowtail is a
migratory species indigenous to the state from May to October.
Photograph: David CappaertMichigan State University, Bugwood.org
• Mistletoe phoradendron serotinum the oldest of Oklahoma's symbols, adopted in 1893 -- 14 years before statehood. Mistletoe grows on trees throughout the state and is particularly bountiful in the southern regions of Oklahoma. The dark green leaves and white berries show up brightly during the fall and winter in trees that have shed their own leaves.
State Flower
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State Bird
From its long tail to its famous “sky dance," no other Oklahoma bird is more striking and identifiable.
Scissor-tailed
flycatcher
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State Motto
"Labor omnia vincit" Labor Conquers All
Things
Scenic waterfalls, Sand Creek, Osage Hills State Park, Oklahoma
State SongOklahoma
Written by Oscar Hammerstein IIMusic by Richard Rodgers
Brand new state! Brand new state, gonna treat you great!Gonna give you barley, carrots and pertaters,
Pasture fer the cattle, Spinach and Temayters!Flowers on the prarie where the June bugs zoom,
Plen'y of air and plen'y of room,Plen'y of room to swing a rope!
Plen'y of heart and plen'y of hope.Oklahoma, where the wind comes sweepin' down the plain,
And the wavin' wheat can sure smell sweetWhen the wind comes right behind the rain.Oklahoma, ev'ry night my honey lamb and I
Sit alone and talk and watch a hawk makin' lazy circles in the sky.
We know we belong to the landAnd the land we belong to is grand!
And when we say--Yeeow! A-yip-i-o-ee ay!We're only sayin' You're doin' fine, Oklahoma! Oklahoma--
O.K.
Population and Statistics
•As of 2000, 3,450,654 people living in Oklahoma. The 27th most populous state in the USA.
•Largest cities in 2000: Oklahoma City: 528,024Tulsa: 387,807Norman: 99,197
•Economy: Gross State Product - $86 billion (2003)Personal income per Capita - $23,517 (2003)
•Distribution in 1990: 68% Urban, 32% Rural
•Population Density in 2000: 19 people per sq km (49 per sq mi)
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Things To Do!Attractions
Activities
Events
Places to stay
Cities and towns
Dining
Colleges
Resorts
AttractionsChickasaw National Recreation Area - Springs, streams and lakes are the
attractions at Chickasaw National Recreation Area, the first national park in the state of Oklahoma. Visitors to the park find a variety of activities including camping, boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, hunting and enjoying nature.
Fort Smith National Historic Site - Fort Smith National Historic Site embraces the remains of two frontier forts and the Federal Court for the Western District of Arkansas. Commemorating a significant phase of America's westward expansion, it stands today as a reminder of 80 turbulent years in the history of Federal Indian Policy.
Oklahoma City National Memorial - Oklahoma City National Memorial honors the victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. The outdoor Symbolic Memorial consists of the following segments on 3.3 acres: The Gates of Time, Reflecting Pool, Children's
Area, Rescuers' Orchard, The "Survivor Tree" and The Memorial Fence.
Omniplex Science Museum featured in back.
Activities
Wild Horse Trail Camp
Fort Smith National Historic Site Safaris Exotic Wildlife Sanctuary
Santa Fe National Historic Trail
Tiger Safari
Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail
Events Festival of Light
The Festival features America's Largest Christmas Tree, lakeside displays with 2
million lights, 4 million lights across the city, a spectacular crystal bridge, holiday music,
theatre productions, abundant antique shopping, an antique car museum, Native
American history, Step-On Tour Guides, and free admission.
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Events• Balloonfest, Poteau - Join us for this annual hot air balloon festival
featuring hot air balloon races and glows, live entertainment, 4x4 exhibition, stage coach rides, arts & crafts, games, food and authentic chuck wagon.
• Wrangler Heartland Barrel Racing Tour, Shawnee - Come out and watch top cowgirls race the cloverleaf at top speeds.
• A Nightmare on Mainstreet, Guymon - Join us for a Halloween celebration featuring games for kids, costume contests, family fun and prizes!
• Crazy for Crafts Fest, Claremore - Join us for Claremore's largest craft festival featuring over 75 booths and vendors with specialty craft and gift items.
• Cotton Festival, Frederick - Come out and learn about the 1920's cotton farming and modern farming. Program covers cotton picking, ginning, carding, spinning, weaving and sewing. Exhibitions of cotton farming from the early 20th century will be on display. Other activities include kid's games, crafts, cotton displays, food vendors and cotton gin tours.
15 Things To Do In Oklahoma City
• Visit the Martin Park Nature Center (Dogs not allowed)
• High-tail it with your Fido to the Oklahoma City Paw Park
• Explore the Oklahoma City Zoo • Watch sailboats (or sail one!) at
Lake Hefner • Enjoy a bicycle ride around Lake
Overholser • Shop at Penn Square Mall • Check out some books from the
library
• Visit the Oklahoma City Zoo (picture in back)
• Explore the Will Rogers Rose Garden • Enjoy a picnic at Lake Thunderbird • Go climbing or hiking at
Red Rock Canyon • Check out the
Jasmine Moran Children's Museum in Seminole
• Visit the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History
• Try indoor rock climbing • Eat a steak at Cattlemen's
Places To StayPeckerwood Knob Cabins
Need some peace and quiet? Need to sit on top of a mountain and listen to the wind in the trees? Peering down from their own knob of the Kiamichi Mountains, Peckerwood Knob Cabins enjoy cool morning breezes and vivid sunsets. A great refuge for couples and families seeking peace away from vacationing crowds, and wanting to spend some time with nature. With no commercialism and no highway signs, ..... Smithville Oklahoma 74957-9538USA (580) 494-7333
The Montford Inn
Nestled in the heart of Norman, Oklahoma, Montford Inn Bed and Breakfast invites you to experience the comfort of being at home, yet be a part of something special. Montford Inn B&B is everything the discriminating guest has come to expect: elegance, grandeur, comfort, attention to detail, charm, antiques and location.
Norman Oklahoma 73069USA (405) 321-2200
McBirney Mansion One of Tulsa's most treasured historic dwellings, McBirney Mansion, offers the discriminating traveler all the comforts of a beautifully appointed home in a quiet residential neighborhood. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, McBirney Mansion introduces visitors to the pleasure of living, if only for a night, in a landmark Tulsa home. Tulsa Oklahoma 74127USA (918) 585 3234
HotelsOklahoma City Hotels
Hyatt Place OKC Airport Hilton Garden Inn Oklahoma City Airport
Embassy Suites Oklahoma City Will Rogers Airport Courtyard By Marriott Oklahoma City Downtown
Marriott Waterford
Tulsa Hotels Hampton Inn & Suites Tulsa - Woodland Hills
Renaissance Tulsa Hotel and Convention Center Doubletree Hotel Tulsa-Warren Place
Marriott Tulsa Southern Hills Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Tulsa
ResortsTop Locations for Resorts in
OklahomaBest Cities
Oklahoma City Resorts Nichols Hills Resorts
Del City Resorts Norman Resorts
The Village Resorts Valley Brook Resorts Warr Acres Resorts Shawnee Resorts
Guthrie Resorts Elk City Resorts
Enid Resorts Moore Resorts Prague Resorts
Stillwater Resorts Midwest City Resorts
McAlester Resorts
Cities and TownsAda Altus Alva
Ardmore Bartlesville
Bethany Bixby
Broken Arrow Chandler
Chickasha Choctaw Clinton Coweta Del City Duncan Durant
Edmond Enid
Poteau Purcell
Sand Springs Shawnee Stillwater
Tecumseh Tulsa
Village, The Weatherford
WilburtonYukon
Frederick Goodwell Guymon Hooker
KingfisherLawtonMiami
Marietta Moore
Mustang Newcastle Norman Okeene
Oklahoma City Owasso
PaoliPiedmont
Two Frogs Grill
Dining
Boulevard Steakhouse Lottinvilles Wood Grille
Bill s Fish House
Cattlemen s Steakhouse Eskimo Joe s
la Villa Restaurant Saffron Coffee, Food, Art
Here are a few places to eat at in the Oklahoma City and Tulsa regions.
Colleges
Oklahoma State University Cowboys
University of Oklahoma Sooners
Here are the two main colleges in Oklahoma.
State Facts
&
Famous People
State Facts• Oklahoma was among the states hardest hit by the Great
Depression and the drought that created the Dust Bowl in the 1930s.• Attendance at school is compulsory for children ages 5 to 18 in
Oklahoma, the longest education commitment of any state in the nation.
• Oklahoma was mostly Indian Territory until the late 1800s.• The name "Oklahoma" comes from the Choctaw words: "okla"
meaning people and "humma" meaning red, so the state's name literally means "red people."
• Oklahoma has produced more astronauts than any other state. These include Major General Thomas P. Stafford (Weatherford); Gordon Cooper (Shawnee); Owen Garriott (Enid); Shannon Lucid (Oklahoma City) and William Reid Pogue (Okemah).
• Oklahoma has the largest American Indian population of any state. Many of the 252,420 American Indians living in Oklahoma today are descendants from the original 67 tribes inhabiting Indian Territory.
• Oklahoma's Cimarron county is bordered by more states than any other U.S. county: Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado and Kansas.
Famous People• Garth Brooks (1962 - ) Famous Country/Western singer who has
sold over 104 million albums. Born in Owasso, OK (467)• Reba McEntire (1955 - ) Famous Country music singer; She also
is known for her role in her self-titled television series Reba. Born in McAlester, OK
• Brad Pitt (1963 - ) Actor, famous for movies such as Seven Years in Tibet and Meet Joe Black. Born in Shawnee, OK
• Toby Keith (1961 - ) Famous Country Western Singer who has sold many albums and continues to perform today. Born in Clinton, OK
• James Garner (1928 - ) Famous actor who was in a number of television series and movies; He still continues to act today. Born in Norman, OK
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