Main Streets of Oklahoma, The
Okie Stories from Every County
Nonfiction, History, Americas, United States
| Author: | Kristi Eaton | ISBN: | 9781625851819 |
| Publisher: | Arcadia Publishing Inc. | Publication: | October 14, 2014 |
| Imprint: | The History Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Kristi Eaton |
| ISBN: | 9781625851819 |
| Publisher: | Arcadia Publishing Inc. |
| Publication: | October 14, 2014 |
| Imprint: | The History Press |
| Language: | English |
It's the heart of every community in the Sooner State. It's where people go to eat, shop and socialize. It's where Woods County reenacts the Freedom Bank Robbery and Shootout and where Grant County displays "Twister" memorabilia. Oklahoma residents are embracing Main Street, celebrating and revitalizing local history. Author Kristi Eaton crisscrosses the state, exploring each of the seventy-seven counties to find quirky stories like Elmore City's ties to "Footloose" and hidden tales like the real reason Wetumka celebrates Sucker Day. It's a celebration of the unique events, landmarks, people and heritage of this aptly named thoroughfare.
It's the heart of every community in the Sooner State. It's where people go to eat, shop and socialize. It's where Woods County reenacts the Freedom Bank Robbery and Shootout and where Grant County displays "Twister" memorabilia. Oklahoma residents are embracing Main Street, celebrating and revitalizing local history. Author Kristi Eaton crisscrosses the state, exploring each of the seventy-seven counties to find quirky stories like Elmore City's ties to "Footloose" and hidden tales like the real reason Wetumka celebrates Sucker Day. It's a celebration of the unique events, landmarks, people and heritage of this aptly named thoroughfare.
