51-449: Drumright is a city in Creek and Payne counties in the U.S. state of Oklahoma . It began as an oil boom town. However, the population has declined as oil production has waned in the area. The population was 2,907 at the 2010 census, a figure almost unchanged from 2,905 in 2000 . Drumright and nearby Cushing were at the center of the large, productive Cushing-Drumright Oil Field in
102-553: A barnstorming tour. Beginning with the Depression of the 1930s, the town declined as oil production waned, and a large refinery at the edge of town closed in the 1950s. Tornadoes have caused loss of life and property damage in Drumright on at least two occasions: on April 2, 1956 , when five people were killed and several homes, a school, and the public library were damaged; and on June 8, 1974 , when 12 people were killed,
153-551: A border-to-border route. In 1938, it was renumbered to match K-99, which was renumbered from K-11 the same day. US-377 crosses Lake Texoma on a bridge from Grayson County, Texas into Marshall County, Oklahoma . This is the southern terminus of SH-99, which will overlap with US-377 all the way to the U.S. Highway's northern terminus in Stroud , a distance of 139.91 miles (225.16 km). The highways' first junction in Oklahoma
204-530: A gazebo for musical performances. Dunbar Park has a gazebo for picnics. Judy Shelton Burris Park has a Dog Park and a basketball court. Centennial Park has a huge flagpole with an American flag and plaques commemorating former city leaders. The Hollow, located below Centennial Park, has open areas and native flora to enjoy. Garrett Park in Country Club Heights has a basketball court. The Deborah Guillot Bright Nature Preserve will be built at
255-420: A household in the city was $ 27,292, and the median income for a family was $ 34,761. Males had a median income of $ 30,069 versus $ 20,123 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 14,511. About 13.7% of families and 17.3% of the population were below the poverty line , including 19.7% of those under age 18 and 11.0% of those age 65 or over. Drumright has a council-manager form of government. The Mayor
306-489: A nursing home was destroyed, and about 100 homes were damaged or destroyed. Drumright is located in western Creek County. A small portion of the city extends west into Payne County. Drumright is 26 miles (42 km) west of Sapulpa , 42 miles southwest of Tulsa and 76 miles northeast of Oklahoma City at the junction of State Highways 16 , 33 and 99 . According to the United States Census Bureau ,
357-745: A population of 18,365. The town of Sapulpa was initially designated as the county seat. This decision was challenged by supporters of the town of Bristow . An election held August 12, 1908, to choose a permanent seat was won by Sapulpa, but the dispute did not end there. After a series of court cases, the Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled in favor of Sapulpa on August 1, 1913. After oil was discovered at Glenn Pool in adjacent Tulsa County in 1905, other strikes occurred in Creek County. The Cushing-Drumright Oil Field opened in 1912, creating boom towns Drumright , Kiefer and Oilton . By 1920,
408-462: A population of 6,460. The Oil Fields and Santa Fe Railway , an Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad (AT&SF) subsidiary, built a track from Frey Junction (south of Oilton) to Drumright in 1915. The following year, the AT&;SF built a line north from Shamrock to Drumright. The Oil Fields and Santa Fe Railway was merged into the AT&SF in 1941. In 1919 a riot broke out in Drumright during
459-520: A sign dedicated to Babe Ruth at the entry to the sports complex area. You can find out more from Jamey Martin at Joseph's and the Museum. The town sprang up nearly overnight in 1912, after wildcatter Tom Slick struck oil on the farm of Frank Wheeler, causing a rush of speculators, oilfield workers, and merchants into the area. A post office was established in the community on December 28, 1912. Local landowners James W. Fulkerson and Aaron Drumright platted
510-553: A strike by telephone workers. The town's mayor and chief of police were locked in the town jail by rioters. The Governor of Oklahoma sent six militia units to town to restore order. Drumright hosted minor league baseball . The Drumright Oilers teams played as members of the Class D level Western Association and Oklahoma State League between 1920 and 1923. In the fall of 1922, Babe Ruth and his New York Yankees teammate Bob Meusel played in an exhibition game in Drumright while on
561-447: A townsite, which was initially called Fulkerson, The town was renamed for Aaron Drumright, a farmer and later local businessman whose farm was part of the townsite. Oil workers flooded into town so quickly that they lived in tents or shacks made from box cars , causing the community to be known locally as "Ragtown." Hotels and boarding houses were constructed next, as well as amenities like gambling dens, dance halls, and roadhouses, where
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#1732800899591612-468: Is Cushing Municipal Airport , about 12 miles west-southwest. The nearest commercial field is Tulsa International Airport , about 50 miles east-northeast. Drumright School District includes approximately 500 students in two school buildings. Bradley Elementary serves Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1st through 5th. Cooper Middle School serves 6th through 8th, while in another part of the same building, Drumright High School serves 9th through 12th. Central Tech,
663-738: Is Jeremy Snow. The Vice Mayor is Misty Cook. The other city commissioners are Derrek Beaumont, Tabitha Snell and Mark Whinnery. The City Manager is Shawn Gibson, the City Clerk is Shawna Jackson and the City Attorney is Andrew Nestor, III. The Department Heads are: City Manager Shawn Gibson City Clerk Shawna Jackson Fire Chief Brett Lunsford Police Chief Chris Reinke Street Superintendent Kevin Harris Director of Public Works Mychael Medlock Library Director Brenda Grisham Chamber of Commerce President Angela Titus City Hall
714-590: Is also home to the Drumright Regional Hospital. A tourist attraction is the Tidewater Winery that opened in a historic building that once served as a school for the children of refinery workers. Drumright is at the eastern intersection of State Highway 33 (east-west) and State Highway 99 (north-south). It is also the western terminus of State Highway 16 (also east–west, but further to the south of SH-33). The nearest airfield
765-482: Is located at 424 E Broadway. The Library is located at 104 E Broadway. The Fire Department is located at 116 W Broadway. The Police Department is located at 122 W Broadway. The Chamber of Commerce is located at 103 W Broadway Today, oil, gas, education, medicine and agriculture are the largest local industries. Drumright is home to an area vocational and technical school, Central Technology Center, which opened August 22, 1970, and employs about 125 people. Drumright
816-544: Is on the National Register of Historic Places, and has old railroad cars, but focuses on the unique history of the first great oil discovery in Oklahoma in 1912, leading to the Drumright Field producing more oil than any other in the world by 1917. Whitlock Park features a splashpad, skateboard park, a stage for special events, pavilions, a playground for young kids, and walking paths. Way Park features
867-983: Is part of the Tulsa , OK metropolitan statistical area . European explorers traveled through this area early in the 19th century, after the Louisiana Purchase . In 1825, the Osage Nation ceded the territory where the Federal Government planned to resettle the Creek Nation and other tribes after their expulsion from the Southeastern part of the United States. The Creeks began migrating into this area, where they and their black slaves settled to begin farming and raising cattle. In 1835, Federal soldiers under Captain J. L. Dawson built
918-619: Is then concurrent with US-64 for six miles (9.7 km) before passing through Cleveland , where it crosses the Arkansas River . Throughout its final 55 miles (89 km), in Osage County , the highway passes through a relatively sparse region, though it meets SH-20 in Hominy and overlaps SH-11 south of Pawhuska (the county seat) and US-60 north of the city. Its final junction is with SH-10 10 miles (16 km) south of
969-441: Is with SH-32 seven miles (11 km) south of Madill. Five miles (8.0 km) north of this intersection, US-377/SH-99 serves as the northern terminus for SH-99C, a child route of SH-99. The route then heads into Madill, where it forms a brief concurrency with US-70 and SH-199 . US-377/SH-99 heads northeast out of town and enters Johnston County . West of Tishomingo , US-377/SH-99 picks up SH-22 , which follows them east to
1020-586: The Canadian River into Seminole County north of Byng . Just after the bridge, US-377/SH-3E/99 intersects SH-39 and SH-56 ; this is their eastern and western termini respectively. Near Bowlegs , SH-59 joins the concurrency, splitting off again after 3 miles (4.8 km). As the road enters Seminole , it has an interchange with US-270 , where SH-3E splits off. SH-9 also is accessible by interchange in Seminole. US-377/SH-99 encounters another spur of
1071-460: The 1910s and 1920s. Now Drumright is home to a festival called The Drumright Monthly Market, where hundreds of visitors come on the first Saturday of every month, seeking crafts and delicacies from all over the region. Drumright is also home to The yearly OilPatch Parade and Jamboree Jog, Annual Cruising the Hills car show, Joseph's Restaurant, and Babe Ruth played on our very own baseball field. We have
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#17328008995911122-626: The Dawson Road, following an old Osage hunting trail. Railroads gave an important boost to the local economy. In 1886, the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad built a line from Red Fork to Sapulpa. In 1898, the St. Louis and Oklahoma City Railway Company (later the St. Louis–San Francisco Railway ), connected Sapulpa and Oklahoma City. The present Creek County was established at the time of statehood, with
1173-1086: The Oil Patch Collage Mural on the Sugar Plum Antiques Building, the American Flag Mural on the Drumright Fire Department Building, the Way Park Mural on the Boomtown Theatre Building, and the Drumright Street Scene of 1920 Mural on the Citizen's Insurance Agency Building. Additional murals are inside the Drumright Historical Museum. The Drumright Historical Museum is housed in a 1915 Santa Fe Depot which
1224-485: The Oklahoma–Kansas state line. State Highway 99 traces its roots back to the first State Highway 48 , which was first established on January 19, 1927. This highway connected Ada to Holdenville ; it roughly followed present-day SH-99 until about two miles (3.2 km) north of the Canadian River , it then turned east and passed a mile (1.6 km) south of the unincorporated town of Vamoosa, after which it followed
1275-518: The Red River northwest of Denison, Texas , where it met Texas State Highway 91 . Also that year, a second section of SH-48 was established, taking over a large portion of what was then SH-25; the remainder of the route was integrated into US-60. On March 1, 1932, a new section of road was designated as State Highway 48, connecting Stroud to SH-33 west of Drumright. As a result, the SH-48 designation
1326-478: The border into Kansas. This road continues for 233 miles (375 km) to the Nebraska border, where it becomes Nebraska Highway 99 , which lasts an additional 14 miles (23 km). Thus, SH-99 is part of a triple-state highway numbered "99", which lasts a total of 488 miles (785 km). SH-99 began as SH-48 , a short highway connecting Ada to Holdenville . This highway was gradually expanded until it became
1377-419: The city has a total area of 7.5 square miles (19.5 km), of which 0.02 square miles (0.04 km), or 0.19%, is water. As of the census of 2000, there were 2,905 people, 1,209 households, and 790 families residing in the city. The population density was 411.8 inhabitants per square mile (159.0/km). There were 1,378 housing units at an average density of 195.4 per square mile (75.4/km). The racial makeup of
1428-543: The city was 84.44% White , 0.93% African American , 8.47% Native American , 0.03% Asian , 0.17% from other races , and 5.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.90% of the population. There were 1,209 households, out of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.5% were married couples living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.6% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.5% had someone living alone who
1479-458: The corner of E Oak and N Oklahoma. Drumright is home to the infamous "purple House" made famous by its inclusion in Mr.FireChief a short film by Clober Dobson. The following sites are NRHP-listed: Creek County, Oklahoma Creek County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma . As of the 2020 census , the population was 71,754. Its county seat is Sapulpa . Creek County
1530-592: The county population had increased to 62,480. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 970 square miles (2,500 km ), of which 950 square miles (2,500 km ) is land and 20 square miles (52 km ) (2.0%) is water. It is drained by the Cimarron River , and the Deep Fork and Little Deep Fork of the North Canadian River . Heyburn Lake is contained within
1581-514: The county seat. The same junction in Tishomingo where SH-22 splits away is also the northern terminus of SH-78 . Eight miles (13 km) north of Tishomingo, the highway sharess a short concurrency with SH-7 . US-377/SH-99 goes 18 miles (29 km) without another highway junction, which is with SH-99A, a spur to unincorporated Harden City . The highway interchanges with SH-3 , a freeway at this point, near Ahloso . US-377/SH-99 merges onto
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1632-577: The county. Keystone Lake is partially within Creek County. As of the census of 2000, there were 67,367 people, 25,289 households, and 19,017 families residing in the county. The population density was 70 inhabitants per square mile (27/km ). There were 27,986 housing units at an average density of 29 units per square mile (11 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 82.27% White , 2.56% Black or African American , 9.08% Native American , 0.27% Asian , 0.03% Pacific Islander , 0.63% from other races , and 5.16% from two or more races; 1.90% of
1683-518: The freeway, which becomes the Richardson Loop around the west side of Ada . At the southwest corner of the loop, SH-1 joins. Two miles (3.2 km) further north, an interchange serves as the western terminus of SH-19 ; also at this interchange, SH-3 splits into SH-3E and SH-3W, the latter of which exits the highway to overlap with SH-19. At the next interchange, SH-1 splits off, and the freeway downgrades to expressway. The highway crosses
1734-424: The latter, SH-99A, in unincorporated Little . The routes then have an interchange at Interstate 40 (I-40), exit 200. US-377/SH-99 crosses over the North Canadian River and cross a panhandle of Pottawatomie County before entering Lincoln County . Just north of the county line, the highway passes through Prague . The route does not encounter another highway for 19 miles (31 km), after which lies
1785-571: The marketing name for the Central Technology Center, previously Central Vo-Tech, is an affiliate of Oklahoma CareerTech , the state’s system of career and technology education. Central Tech offers full-time and short-term classes in a large variety of fields. The Drumright Monthly Market, where hundreds of visitors come, seeking crafts and delicacies from all over the region. First Saturday of every month April through December. Drumright buildings sport multiple murals, including
1836-435: The median income for a household in the county was $ 33,168, and the median income for a family was $ 38,470. Males had a median income of $ 31,190 versus $ 21,690 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 16,191. About 8% of families and 13.50% of the population were below the poverty line , including 17.20% of those under age 18 and 14.10% of those age 65 or over. By 2021 census estimates, its median household income
1887-656: The northern terminus of the highway is. According to the Control Section Map Book, the north end of US-377 is at SH-66. Another map published by ODOT of Stroud implies that the route extends north of the ramps to and from I-44 to at least the bridge over the turnpike. The US-377 highway log shows US-377 ending at I-44. The inset strip map of the Turner Turnpike on the ODOT state map omits US-377 entirely. About 17 miles (27 km) north of Stroud,
1938-505: The now-independent SH-99 meets SH-33 , which it overlaps for two miles (3.2 km) to the town of Drumright . SH-99 bypasses Drumright to the northwest, after which it meets up with an old alignment leading back to Drumright and SH-33, now numbered SH-99B but unsigned. After turning back north, it crosses the Cimarron River at Oilton , and has an interchange with the Cimarron Turnpike between Jennings and Hallett . It
1989-457: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. As of the 2020 census, its population increased to 71,754. As of 2000, there were 25,289 households, out of which 34.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.10% were married couples living together, 10.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.80% were non-families. 21.60% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.40% had someone living alone who
2040-573: The present-day route from Madill north to Kansas. However, SH-48's designation was still in use from May 1938 to February 1941. The SH-48 designation was then made into the route passing through Konawa, which the SH-99 designation bypassed. After SH-48 was discontinued, however, it would only remain discussed for just under three years, SH-48 resurfacing for a route only 13 miles (21 km) east of SH-99. The portion of SH-48 from SH-99 to Konawa would later become part of SH-39. In January 1944, Denison Dam
2091-527: The route had been realigned to pass through Konawa . The old designation between the Canadian River and SH-3 was replaced shortly after by SH-56. In 1931, SH-48 was greatly expanded. The route was extended northward to US-66 in Stroud. At its southern end, it was extended along a new alignment, which began at SH-19 , present day SH-3, southeast of Ada and ran through Tishomingo and Madill to end at
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2142-406: The route of today's SH-56. After 10 miles (16 km), it passed through Sasakwa, in which it turned north and ended at the original SH-3, at the intersection called "Five-Mile Corner", west of Holdenville. The 1928 state highway map shows the highway extended to SH-9 (now US-62) near Prague along the present-day SH-99 alignment, with the Canadian River crossing as a toll bridge. By January 1, 1929,
2193-413: The town of Konawa before cutting back northeast to continue the highway's previous heading. This was remedied on December 9, 1968, when the highway was changed to a straighter alignment bypassing Konawa. The old road heading west into Konawa became part of SH-39. Another bypass occurred in 1977, this time in Drumright. SH-99 was changed to bypass the town on February 7, 1977, and the old alignment that
2244-554: The town of Stroud , the northern terminus of US-377. In Stroud, SH-99 has two highway junctions, one of which is the northern terminus of US-377. In central Stroud, the highway meets SH-66 , formerly the celebrated Route 66 . An interchange with I-44 ( Turner Turnpike ) is 0.4 miles (0.64 km) north of the SH-66 junction. Signage in Stroud is unclear on where the northern terminus of US-377 is, implying that it continues north of SH-66 to at least I-44. ODOT sources differ on where
2295-439: The workers could spend their money. Drumright incorporated as a town on May 27, 1913. In 1914, the city built a two-story building of stone to serve as an elementary and high school. It was called Washington School, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRIS 81000462). Two banks opened in the town during 1914. Drumright was designated a first-class city after an election on April 18, 1916. The 1920 census reported
2346-598: Was $ 56,384. 35°54′N 96°22′W / 35.90°N 96.37°W / 35.90; -96.37 Oklahoma State Highway 99 State Highway 99 ( SH-99 ) is a north–south state highway through central Oklahoma . It runs from the Texas state line at Lake Texoma to the Kansas state line near Lake Hulah . It is 241.5 miles (388.7 km) long. The highway overlaps U.S. Highway 377 (US-377) for over half its length. SH-99 continues as K-99 after crossing
2397-449: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.92. In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.5% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 20.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.2 males. The median income for
2448-446: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.06. In the county, the population was spread out, with 27.40% under the age of 18, 8.00% from 18 to 24, 27.30% from 25 to 44, 24.50% from 45 to 64, and 12.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.90 males. As of 2000,
2499-462: Was able to follow existing roads to link up with its previously-disconnected northern section. Thus, SH-48 became a border-to-border highway, linking Texas and its SH-91 to K-11 at the Kansas state line. On May 17, 1938, both Kansas and Oklahoma renumbered K-11 and OK-48 respectively to bear the number 99, providing continuity between the states. At this time, SH-99 followed the same basic corridor of
2550-605: Was not part of SH-33 became SH-99B. The Oklahoma Department of Highways had proposed portions of State Highway 99 for inclusion in the United States Numbered Highway System several times. One such application made in 1953 suggested that the entirety of SH-99 become a U.S. Route, while another suggested a northern terminus at US-64 near Cleveland. On June 18, 1964, the American Association of State Highway Officials (AASHO, later
2601-452: Was placed into operation, creating Lake Texoma . As a result, a portion of SH-99 between Madill and Texas was inundated. On May 5, 1958, the route was realigned to once again reach Texas; it now crossed a bridge further upstream, connecting to Texas State Highway 10 , which was subsequently renumbered to Texas State Highway 99. The existing route of SH-99 (concurrent with SH-3) veered west by about 4 miles (6.4 km) to once again serve
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