Labor Vincit Omnia |
Distinction: Oklahoma was made a state by combining two territories, Oklahoma Territory and Indian Territory. (This is the opposite of Dakota, where a single territory was made into two states.)
Geographic Oddity: Of the so-called "panhandles" in various states, Oklahoma's is
actually shaped appropriately.
See for yourself!
Famous Native: Will Rogers ~ lasso expert & social commentator
Famous Small Town: Guthrie [pop.10K] ~ original state capital
Notable Landmarks:
Natural =
Black Mesa
Man-Made =
Myriad Botanical Gardens
Favorite City Name: Bushyhead
Something you might hear an Okie say:
"Yeow! A-yip-i-o-ee-ay!"
Little Known Factoid: One year, the state's tourism bureau . . .
If I could live anywhere in Oklahoma, it would be in the Davis area, with its proximity to the Arbuckle Mountains, Turner Falls, and the Chickasaw National Recreation Area. |