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Burbank Jail

Burbank Jail

A calaboose is a tiny jail, like this one there are many scattered in the old towns of Oklahoma. Most built in the early 1900s, they were used to hold inmates for minor crimes such as public...

Eastern State Hospital

Eastern State Hospital

In 1909, plans for the Eastern Hospital for the Insane (later Eastern State Hospital) were adopted by the Oklahoma State Legislature. A 160-acre tract of land was given to the State by the City of...

Blackburn Oklahoma

Blackburn Oklahoma

History of Blackburn Blackburn, Oklahoma, is a town with a rich history marked by periods of prosperity and hardship. Located in Pawnee County, Blackburn developed following the Cherokee Outlet land...

Chilocco Indian Agricultural School

Chilocco Indian Agricultural School

⚠️ WARNING: OUR TEAM VISITED CHILOCCO INDIAN AGRICULTURAL SCHOOL WITH EXPLICIT PERMISSION. CHILOCCO IS UNDER 24/7 SECURITY/SURVEILLANCE. DO NOT GO HERE UNLESS YOU HAVE OBTAINED PERMISSION⚠️ History...

Shamrock Oklahoma

Shamrock Oklahoma

Shamrock Oklahoma began as a small farming town and area. The post office of Shamrock was established on July 9, 1910; the first postmaster was James M. Thomas. Thomas was responsible for making the...

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