OKLAHOMA LEGENDS

Oklahoma Fun Facts & Trivia

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Will Rogers was born on a large ranch in the Cherokee Nation that is today Oologah, Oklahoma. Rogers became a nationally known cowboy as the star of radio programs, Broadway plays, 71 movies in the 1920s and ‘30’s. He was also a featured columnist, writing more than 4,000 syndicated articles.

The world’s first parking meter was installed in Oklahoma City on July 16, 1935.

In Bristow, Oklahoma it is against the law to serve water to a customer in a restaurant unless one peanut in a shell is also served. The consequences for this “serious” offence can result in a fine of up to five dollars.

Vinita, Oklahoma was the first town in the state to have electricity. It is also the oldest incorporated town in the state.

Will Rogers vintage postcard

The Port of Catoosa, just north of Tulsa, is the nation’s largest inland port.

Women may not gamble in the nude, in lingerie, or while wearing a towel in Schulter.

Originally, the state of Oklahoma was set aside for the exclusive use of the Indians and was called Indian Territory . However, in 1889, the land was opened to settlers in what became known as the " Oklahoma Land Rush." On the first opening day on April 22, 1889, 50,000 people swarmed into the area. Those who tried to beat the noon starting gun were called Sooners. Hence the state's nickname.

Port of Catoosa, David Alexander, June, 2004.

Musician Bob Dunn, from Beggs, Oklahoma , invented the first electric guitar 1935.

It is against the law to spit on a sidewalk.

Big Foot was sighted in Vici, Oklahoma in 1977. Though a search party was sent out, no evidence was found.

The National Cowboy Hall of Fame is located in Oklahoma City.

In Clinton, Oklahoma molesting an automobile is illegal.

The town of Beaver is the Cow Chip Throwing Capital of the World. Here that the World Championship Cow Chip Throw is held each April.

It is unlawful to put any hypnotized person in a display window in Hawthahorne.

Guthrie was Oklahoma's first capitol before a popular vote moved it to Oklahoma City.

Tahlequah, Oklahoma is the Tribal capital of the Cherokee Nation.

The Pensacola Dam, built in 1940 is still the World's Longest Multiple Arch Dam. At 6,565 feet in length, the dam is located on the south shores of Grand Lake O' the Cherokees between Langley and Disney.

Don’t you dare carry a fishbowl full of fish on a public bus in Oklahoma . It’s against the law!

Garth Brooks was born in Tulsa and grew up in Yukon, Oklahoma .

It is against the law to take a bite out of another person’s hamburger.
 
Belle Starr, one of the most famous women outlaws, is buried in an isolated grave southwest of Porum, Oklahoma near the Eufuala Dam.

Tissues in the back of cars are illegal.

Oklahoma has four mountain ranges including the Ouachitas, Arbuckles, Wichitas and the Kiamichis.

If you make an ugly face at a dog, you could be fined or jailed.

Guthrie, Oklahoma has the nation's only museum devoted to the collection of lighters. At the National Lighter Museum, nearly 20,000 lighters and "fire starters" are displayed.

In Bartlesville, it is illegal to own more than two adult cats.

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