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non-profit organization, and does not charge an admission fee to visitors. The building has expanded from the original 1,800 square feet (170 m) to 4,000 square feet (370 m) and includes display space, a research library, an arts and crafts center, an art gallery, a small office and a gift shop. The museum offers educational courses both on site and on the road (both in
Oklahoma and in other parts of the United States. The museum estimates that it has had over half a million visitors from every state in the U.S. and over 100 other countries, since its opening.
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major component of the Wewoka economy, with important products being cotton, peaches, peanuts, pecans, and
Silvermine variety of corn. Cattle raising was also important. Although the population declined significantly during and right after World War II, it began to stabilize later in the 20th century. Major employers in the city have included Wewoka Brick Company, the Wewoka Packing Plant, the Oklahoma Clothing Manufacturing Company, Lillian Russell (dress manufacturing), Acker Industries (steel products), and Plasteck Central (aircraft parts).
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From 1927 to the present, the oil companies took out as much as they could get. As the oil decreased, jobs and people left the city. By 1950 the population of Wewoka was 6,753 and in 1960 it was 6,300. The population continued a steady decline, but the city has continued as the commercial center of
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who rapidly unloaded the gold bullion, silver coins and paper money, and make a mad dash from the train station to the Wewoka
Trading Company building, where it was delivered to A. J. Brown, who was also the Treasurer of the Seminole Nation. Brown kept the bulk payment in the company vault until he
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Sorghum Days celebration in the fall. Sorghum molasses is prepared on-site at the Seminole Nation Museum grounds. The sorghum is cooked from cane juice pressed in an authentic mule-driven cane press, a rarity today. Sorghum is sold on fry-bread on the museum grounds for
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Oklahoma. The historic downtown received a face lift of new sidewalks, streets, lights
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founded a settlement near modern-day Wewoka. Seeking safety and autonomy from the Creek Nation, they established a community located at the falls of a small stream, lying in the fertile lands between the North and South
Canadian Rivers. The steady rush of water over the falls gave rise to the name
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and A. J. Brown, and became the Wewoka
Trading Company in 1891. Rev. James Ross Ramsey, a Presbyterian missionary, founded the Ramsey Mission (considered the first school in present Seminole County) in 1866. A post office was established on May 13, 1867, with E. J. Brown as first postmaster. The
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African descent. The Mexican government offered Wild Cat, Horse and other Seminoles land in Mexico if they could rid the land of renegades who were terrorizing Mexican citizens. Wild Cat was the next hereditary chief of the
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There were 1,390 households, out of which 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.0% were married couples living together, 19.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.4% were non-families. 33.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.3% had
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was born in Wewoka. He joined the professional tour in 1972 and won seven events between 1977 and 1990. His more prominent success has been in the Champions Tour where he has won 24 events, including the Tradition title in 1997 and 1998, and the Senior Players Championship in
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The city leaders tried to protect themselves by refusing to allow competition, like Wal-Mart, to enter the city. Holdenville and Seminole do have Wal-Mart stores. Seminole's Wal-Mart has the super-center configuration offering groceries as well as dry goods.
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African American. The average household income is approximately $ 37,000 a year, a substantial increase over 2002. According to the demographic comparison, the number of households is decreasing, but the income of those living in Wewoka is increasing.
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counted 3,271 people, 1,390 households, and 884 families residing in the city. The population density was 736.1 inhabitants per square mile (284.2/km). There were 1,762 housing units at an average density of 364.1 per square mile (140.6/km). The
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is to the north-northwest of town. While developed by the City of Wewoka in the 1920s as a water reservoir, opportunities at the lake today include fishing & boating; RV & primitive camping; and, swimming & water skiing.
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is to the northwest. Along with the associated 1400-acre wildlife refuge which surrounds it, the lake offers boat docks and ramps; primitive campsites as well as RV sites; equestrian trails and facilities; and, other amenities.
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called Wewoka "Little Chicago," because it had a higher crime rate per capita than the city of Chicago. The violence in the city caused people to avoid coming to Wewoka and gave the city a reputation that continues to linger.
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visitors to enjoy. Sorghum is not an agricultural crop of the Wewoka area; a small patch is grown for this celebration. Past Sorghum Day parade marshals include actor
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and considered the "father" of that discipline. Longtime faculty member of
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2266:Hollis
2256:Hobart
2251:Guymon
2216:Durant
2211:Duncan
2166:Beaver
2151:Arnett
2001:Vamoosa
1942:Sasakwa
1927:Bowlegs
1515:WebCite
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1361:June 7,
975:Museums
934:Culture
878:Economy
847:by the
378:Osceola
374:Wewokea
347:History
296:Website
291:2412246
113:Country
2456:Tulsa
2411:Sayre
2381:Perry
2341:Norman
2321:Miami
2156:Atoka
2121:Altus
1986:Little
1976:Butner
1897:Wewoka
1881:Konawa
1873:Cities
1863:Wewoka
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991:Events
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690:−26.0%
660:−11.3%
645:−11.8%
630:−34.6%
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376:after
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310:Wewoka
135:County
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2271:Hugo
2226:Enid
2126:Alva
1966:Other
1958:Dixon
1919:Towns
1182:Notes
1130:Tulsa
1088:1998.
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720:−3.7%
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685:4,050
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223:UTC-6
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576:1920
561:1910
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