The Harris House presents the story of the home built in 1867 for Choctaw diplomat and jurist Henry Harris. (Co-located with Pecan Point marker on U.S. 259 south of Harris.) This location, marked as a National Register property, was built in 1867 for Choctaw diplomat and jurist Henry Harris. (Located on home site at Pleasant […]
Chitto Harjo, Creek Patriot, Died on April 11. 1911. Age 65. Called “Crazy Snake,” he led against allotment of Creek lands. Fearing “Snake Uprising”, U. S. deputies went to arrest Harjo who eluded them. He came away wounded, and died here in the home of a Choctaw, Daniel Bob. Grave is about 5 1/2 miles
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The Grateful Head Pizza Oven & Taproom is nestled in the gorgeous Ouachita Mountains, mere minutes from Broken Bow Lake–the most pristine in Oklahoma–and scenic Beaver’s Bend State Park. Come on in for our artisan pizzas, icy mugs of beer (or root beer) and stay for our fun and casual atmosphere.
Glen Hudson has been fishing on Broken Bow Lake since its impoundment in 1969. He has been guiding for over 20 years and has many satisfied clients as Glen’s Guide Service. He guides year-round for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and walleye. Broken Bow Lake is known as an excellent winter fishing lake because of the mild
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You can simply come visit and grab a bottle of wine. You can stay awhile and chat with the ladies, sampling and tasting different varietals. You can even make and bottle your own wine for a gift or to commemorate a special occasion.
At the Gemini Coffee Shop, our down home feel will really make you love our coffee. But don’t forget about our great breakfasts and lunches, so come on in!
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The Garland Cemetery commemorates Choctaw Chief Samuel Garland who is buried at the site of his former plantation home. Small cemetery nearby contains graves of Choctaw chief Samuel Garland (1862 Ð 64) and family members including his mother-in-law, Sophie Pitchlynn. Peter Pitchlynn, son of Sophie and John Pitchlynn, who was chief f 1864 — 66.
At the Forest Heritage Center Museum, there are a series of 14 large dioramas, painted by famous Smokey Bear artist Harry Rossoll, that teach the important role forestry plays in their lives. The Forest Heritage Center is also home to another Harry Rossoll creation, Tree Bear, who was developed to encourage tree planting and spread
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The Folsom Training School tells the story of the boarding school established by Methodists in 1921 to provide secondary education in a region not otherwise served. The school closed in 1933. (Located on US-259, 1/4 mile west of Smithville)
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Mi Ranchito Tex Mex offers delicious dining and takeout to Broken Bow, OK. Mi Ranchito Tex Mex is a cornerstone in the Broken Bow community and has been recognized for its outstanding Mexican cuisine, excellent service and friendly staff. Our Mexican restaurant is known for its modern interpretation of classic dishes and its insistence on
The Elliott Academy Marks a 19th century boarding school for children of Choctaw freedmen. Established here in 1869 as Oak Hill Industrial Academy by Presbyterian Board of Missions as boarding school for children of Choctaw Freedmen. Academy succeeded small school begun in 1860 by ex-slave and Presbyterian Minister Charles W. Stewart to serve numerous black
Eagletown commemorates early Choctaw settlement on Trail of Tears. First settlement by Choctaws after arrival from Mississippi over “Trail of Tears” 1832. Bethabara Mission established here by missionary Loring S. Williams who was postmaster when the Eagle Town post office opened July 1, 1834. The Court ground for Eagle County, Choctaw Nation, was here 1850
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When it comes to dove hunting, most hunters think of hunting large grain fields or even large farm ponds surrounded by plowed crops of wheat or corn. These areas do often produce large numbers of dove. Hunting mourning dove in commercially forested areas can be a bit more challenging, but knowing where to find them
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Creative Techniques Salon is a full hair and nail salon. Come in to get your hair cut, colored, weaved or just styled, and have a pedicure or your nails done too! We love our clients and it shows!
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The water-powered grist mill was in operation on Clear Creek as early as 1819 by white settlers in old Miller County Arkansas Territory. The new mill was built in 1837 by Choctaw Joel Kemp. A later owner replaced the crude undershot wheel with a turbine-type wheel, which also powered the cotton gin. John Prince acquired
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