Attractions, History, and Oddities in Poteau, Wister, Heavener, and surrounding areas.
Poteau History! Learn all about the history of the Tri-City region, including Poteau, Wister, Heavener and other nearby areas.
While most people know the story of Bonnie and Clyde, not many know that Poteau was the site of the gangs last overly successful robbery. This video provides a good overview of the Bonnie and Clyde Robbery, then the article below on HubPages shows more about the robbery. https://youtu.be/CODQ9vVyJ_c
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The year 1898 was a monumental year for Poteau. The town was growing rapidly, business was booming, and residents had all they needed. Early in the year, a group of the town’s most influential citizens got together to discuss putting together a petition for Poteau to be incorporated. Throughout the
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Outlaws, Marshals and Lawmen Train robbers, bank robbers, and other gun-toting outlaw gangs are all a part of the heritage of LeFlore County. Throughout the years, the stories of these outlaws have made for great novels and movies. However, the grim reality is that law and order in the early days
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The photos in this section are raw, unsorted photos taken in the Poteau area. If you can identify any of the photos, please use the comment box to leave us information so we can update the photos.
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During Poteau's early years, the town was thriving in a way that was unparalleled in the region. Between 1900 and 1930, growth was almost non-stop. With this growth, a lot of money came in to town. By statehood, Poteau had three banks.Where Legal Aid is today was the Bank of
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Ground was broke for the new courthouse on July 15, 1926.Built on the site of the old municipal park, and paid for without the use of bonds, the courthouse was expected to cost around $130,000. By the time it was completed, the final cost ran at approximately $150,000. Newspapers reported
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The Origins of Heavener Heavener originated in 1877 with the arrival of the town's founder, Joseph H. Heavener. As one of the earliest white settlers, Heavener, along with Sam Wilson obtained permits from the Choctaw Nation to work the land.The town began to take shape in 1880 when Zachary Taylor Ward
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Prior to the arrival of the KCS Railroad, Poteau was centered around the courthouse lawn. At the end of Dewey, where KP's is today, the old railroad depot saw a thriving business. During the 1890s, a ashes from a pot-bellied stove caught the old downtown area on fire - a
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Wister, Oklahoma is a town full of fascinating history. As with many towns in Southeastern Oklahoma, it began like a typical wild-west movie scene; wood frame buildings with false facades cropped up along dusty streets. Within 10 years, it was a thriving small town, and one of the most important
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