The grave marker/site of Geronimo is located in the Apache Indian Cemetery at Fort Sill. Whether his remains are truly in this grave remains disputed. Here’s an article I found on the subject:Times Record News (2/20/09): Comanche descendant: Geronimo not buried at Fort Sill _______________ FREE Best directions I have found … Continue reading
Interesting event focused around cooking the world’s largest fried onion hamburger; El Reno Fried Onion Burger Day. Started in 1989. Variety of activities were offered during the 2012 festivities such as burger eating contest, car show, live music entertainment, & hula hoop contest. It is my understanding the burger ends … Continue reading
66 acre site; has the appearance of having been built in Biblical times. Site of the nation’s longest running Easter passion play, “The Prince of Peace”. Also has a memorial for the victims of the Oklahoma City bombing, a Veterans Walkway, and the World Chapel. ___________ FREE HOURS: Sun-Sat 8am-dusk … Continue reading
Small town museum. You can see exhibits such as early day physician’s office, general store, parlor, Native American dolls, regalia, artifacts, & railroad memorabilia. _______________ FREE HOURS &DAYS: Closed Mondays & Holidays Open Tuesday-Friday, 10a.m. to 5 p.m. LOCATION: 311 East Main, close to downtown, in the Rock Island Railroad … Continue reading
V.T. Hamlin lived in Iraan when he created the comic Alley Oop. Some of what can be seen in the museum includes history of West Texas & Iraan, from prehistoric to modern times. The park has a dinosaur to climb on (photo op) & other stuff to do with Alley … Continue reading
