Tulsa County, Oklahoma
100 Block North Greenwood Avenue
66 Motel
Ambassador Hotel
Atlas Life Building
Belmont Apartments
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma Building
Blue Dome Historic District (Additional Documentation)
Boston Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Boulder-on-the-Park
Brady Heights Historic District
Brady Historic District
Broken Arrow Elementary-Junior High School
Buena Vista Park Historic District
Cain's Dancing Academy
Carlton Place Historic District
Casa Loma Hotel
Cheairs Furniture Company Building
Church Studio, The
Circle Theater
Cities Service Station #8
City Veterinary Hospital
Clinton-Hardy House
Convention Hall
Cosden Building
Creek Council Tree Site
Daniel Webster High School Historic District
Dawson School
Downtown Tulsa YMCA
Dresser, Carl K., House
Eleventh Street Arkansas River Bridge
Elizabeth Manor
Fire Station No. 13
First National Bank
Fort Arbuckle Site
Fox Hotel
Gillette Historic District
Gillette-Tyrell Building
Harwelden
Haskell State School of Agriculture
Holland Hall Upper School
Holy Family Cathedral, Rectory, and School
Hooper Brothers Coffee Company Building
Jones, Robert Lawton, House
KATY Railroad Historic District
Maple Ridge Historic Residential District
Mayo Building
Mayo Hotel
Mayo Motor Inn
McBirney, James H., House
McFarlin Building
McFarlin, Robert M., House
McGregor House
McLean, B. W., House and Office
Mincks-Adams Hotel
Moore Manor
Morrow Home Place
Mount Zion Baptist Church
North Cheyenne Avenue Historic District
Oil Capital Historic District
Oklahoma Natural Gas Company Building
Owen Park Historic District
Page Memorial Library
Parriott, Foster B., House
Petroleum Building
Philcade Building
Phillips 66 Station #473
Phillips, Waite, Mansion
Philtower
Pierce Block
Public Service of Oklahoma Building
Ranch Acres Historic District
Riverside Historic Residential District
Riverside Studio
Riverview Historic District
Sally Ann Apartments
Sand Springs Power Plant
Sinclair Service Station
Sixth Street Commercial/Residential Historic District
Skelly, William G., House
Sophian Plaza
Southwestern Bell Main Dial Building
St. John Vianney Training School for Girls
Stonebraker Heights Historic District
Swan Lake Historic District
Tracy Park Historic District
Tribune Building
Tulsa Boys' Home Historic District
Tulsa Civic Center Historic District
Tulsa Fire Alarm Building
Tulsa Monument Company
Tulsa Municipal Building
United States Post Office and Courthouse
Veasey, James Alexander, House
Vernon A.M.E. Church
Vickery Phillips 66 Station
Westhope
White City Historic District
Whittier Square Historic District
Will Rogers High School
Woodward Park and Gardens Historic District
Yorktown Historic District
10th Street & Main Street
A New Century 1901-1926
Admiral Place
Bama Pie Company
Battle of Chustenahlah
Battle of Chusto-Talasah
Battle of Chusto-Talasah or "Caving Banks"
Battle of Round Mountain
Black Wall Street - 1921
Blue Dome District
Booker T. Washington High School
Casa Loma Hotel (Campbell Hotel)
Cathedral Square
Clinton Heights
Colonial Garden
Confederate Memorial
Creek Nation Council Oak Memorial
Creek Stickball Park
Crystal City
Cyrus Avery
Cyrus Avery Route 66 Memorial Bridge
Cyrus Stevens Avery
David L. Boren Boulevard
Dry Cleaners
Electricity for Tulsa
Elliott Building
Expo Square
First Gas Processing Plant West of Mississippi River
First Oil Well in Tulsa County
First Presbyterian Church Centennial
Glenn Pool
History of This Site
In Recognition of Elizabeth Russell Sullivan
Indian Memorial
International Petroleum Exposition
John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park
Leyh Building
Lynching in America / The 1921 Tulsa Massacre
Mabel B. Little Heritage House
Mary Veasey Leech
McIntyre Airport
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Not Just a Ball Game
Oil Capital Motel
Oklahoma Natural Gas Company Building
Pearls Along the Route 66 Highway
Pentane (C5H12) Molecular Model
Perryman Cemetery
Philtower Building
Pioneer Association Picnic Grounds 1921 Memorial
Quanah Retail Center
Red Fork
Replica of the Statue of Liberty
Rose Bowl Lanes
Route 66 Historical Village
Route 66 Motels
Sapulpa Road
Saving the Meadow Gold Sign
Schusterman Center Clinic
Settlement of the Nations 1836-1866
Sieling Park
Simón Bolívar
The American Milkman
The Bridge Builder
The Bridge that Saved Tulsa
The Era of World War II
The Fabric of a Community
The Gillies
The Golden Drumstick Restaurant
The Green Book
The Historic Greenwood District
The History of Meadow Gold
The History of Neon Signs
The J.M. & H.C. Hall Mercantile Company
The Motoring Public 1926
The Tulsa Race Riot of 1921
The University of Oklahoma Schusterman Learning Center
The University of Tulsa.
Tower of Reconciliation and Healing Walkway
Transition 1866-1901
Tulsa Auto Court
Tulsa Monument Company
Tulsa Oklahoma World War Memorial
Tulsa Union Depot
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Tulsa's 11th Street Bridge
Tulsa's 11th Street Bridge
Tulsa's First Oil Strike
Tulsa's First Post Office
Tulsa's Oldest House
Tulsey Town Overpass
Twin Mounds Cemetery and Community
Twin Mounds Community
University of Oklahoma Schusterman Center
Vernon A.M.E. Church
Veterans Building
War Memorial
Warner Brothers Marker
Washington Irving
Washington Irving
Washington Irvings Camp
West Tulsa
White City Historic District Neighborhood
Whittier Square
Whittier Square
Will Rogers Motor Court
Wolf Robe Hunt's Indian Trading Post
"East Meets West"
The modern history of Tulsa County began in 1882, when the Creek Nation sold a portion of its land to the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad, leading to the establishment of a settlement known as "Tulsey Town." The town grew rapidly, attracting settlers and becoming a bustling center for trade and commerce. In 1901, Tulsa officially incorporated as a city, with oil being discovered in the area shortly after.
The early 20th century witnessed an oil boom in Tulsa County, transforming the city into the "Oil Capital of the World." The population skyrocketed, and oil barons built stunning mansions along what is now known as "Millionaire Row." The wealth generated by the oil industry fueled the growth of numerous industries, including aviation.
Tulsa County also holds a tragic chapter in its history. In 1921, it experienced one of the deadliest incidents of racial violence in U.S. history, known as the Tulsa Race Massacre. A prosperous African American community called Greenwood was destroyed, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of people and the displacement of thousands. The event remained largely hidden from history until recent years.
Today, Tulsa County is a diverse and vibrant community, known for its rich oil heritage, vibrant arts scene, and growing economy. The city has made efforts to acknowledge and address the historical trauma of the Tulsa Race Massacre, including the establishment of the Greenwood Cultural Center and the ongoing process of searching for mass grave sites. Tulsa County continues to thrive as a regional hub of business, culture, and education.
Brief timeline of the history of Tulsa County, Oklahoma:
- 1836 - The area that would later become Tulsa County is part of the Creek Nation's land in the Indian Territory.
- 1836 - The Treaty of New Echota results in the forced removal of the Creek Nation to the Indian Territory.
- 1861-1865 - The Civil War results in the Indian Territory being divided into Confederate and Union territories.
- 1870s - The first settlements are established in the area, including Tulsey Town, which later becomes Tulsa.
- 1901 - Tulsa becomes incorporated as a city.
- 1905 - Tulsa County is established, with Tulsa as its county seat.
- 1921 - The Tulsa Race Massacre occurs, resulting in the destruction of the prosperous African American community of Greenwood.
- 1928 - The first oil discovery in Tulsa County leads to a boom in the oil industry and economic growth.
- 1957 - The construction of the Arkansas River Navigation System allows for barge transportation, boosting trade and commerce in the area.
- 1980s - Tulsa experiences an economic downturn due to the collapse of the oil industry.
- 2000s - Tulsa undergoes revitalization efforts with the development of the BOK Center, Gathering Place, and other projects.
This timeline provides a concise overview of the key events in the history of Tulsa County, Oklahoma.