Pryor Creek; originally named Coo-y-yah (Cherokee for �huckleberry�); incorporated as a city in 1894. Also known as Pryor by the US Postal Service; it is located in northeastern Oklahoma and is the seat of Mayes County. The community is rich with history that dates back to its early days as Indian Territory; where many early residents settled after suffering a grueling journey on the Trail of Tears from the old Cherokee Nation. After starting as a rural farming community; with the addition of the railroad in 1870 Pryor Creek grew to become a major industrial economic force in the region following World War II. During the war; the area was home to a massive ammunition ordnance plant; which eventually became the largest industrial park in Oklahoma. In 1942; Pryor Creek�s downtown business district was destroyed by the fifth-deadliest tornado in Oklahoma history. Pryor Creek is also a �gateway� known for its regional lakes and recreational areas.
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