Guthrie and Logan County lie at the geographical center of Oklahoma; just north of Oklahoma City. The bulk of Logan County was opened by the Land Run of April 22; 1889; with the eastern portion opened by the run of September 6; 1891; that opened the Iowa; Sac and Fox; and Potawatomi reservations. The town of Guthrie was the political and cultural center of first the territory of Oklahoma from 1890 to 1907; then the state of Oklahoma until 1910. Guthrie attracted architects who built impressive buildings; businessmen and farmers who hoped to make a new life; and a variety of other characters wanting to make a new home. While Guthrie was the most important town; others thrived as well: Marshall (home of Angie Debo; an important Oklahoma historian); Langston (home of Oklahomas first black university); Mullhall; Orlando; Crescent; Meridian; and Coyle; as well as many towns that did not survive.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Very informativeBy The DuckHaving lived in the area for many years. I knew a lot of the areas in the book. Being an oil history buff. this book only adds to my knowledge of the area. Well written and informative.
