Browse 3 hochatown, oklahoma properties for sale on lands of america. Exploring oklahoma history beavers bend state park. The oklahoma section of the book world war ii honor list of dead and. Broken bow the encyclopedia of oklahoma history and culture. Hochatown lies in the central time zone cstcdt and observes daylight saving time. Nestled in the mountains of southeast oklahoma is the small community of hochatown. Hochatown state park, a beautiful part of the beavers bend resort park experience. Our cabin rentals company specializes in luxury vacation cabins near beavers bend state park and broken bow lake.
Army corps of engineers came to dam the mountain fork river and the small town was moved lock, stock and barrel to the current site. You are welcome to eat on our covered back deck farm to fork fresh foods. She works part time for the state forestry department, and isnt convinced about bigfoot. Guide to mccurtain county, oklahoma ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth. The land that would become broken bow was owned by the choctaw tribe prior to being settled by colonizers. Keywordsoklahoma town history broken bow mccurtain county dierks lumber timber company choctaw nation tyson industries chicken beavers bend state park resort corps of engineers broken bow.
Tragic tales of old hochatown willeby, michael robert on. The written and oral history of this area stretches well over one hundred years. Hochatown, ok three day weather forecast accuweather. Make sure and check out these little known places when you visit beavers bend. Highways 70 and 259, broken bow, in mccurtain county, is situated in the southeastern corner of oklahoma. Broken bow is a city in mccurtain county, oklahoma, united states.
See the mccurtain county entry of the encyclopedia of oklahoma history and culture for a brief history. Mccurtain county, oklahoma genealogy genealogy familysearch. While broken bows athletic history is limited primarily to high school football, it is recognized as one of the top high school programs in the state of oklahoma. Instead, it was named after broken bow, nebraska, the home of herman and fred dierks, who had moved to southeastern oklahoma to establish the choctaw. The city lies within the little dixie region of oklahoma, an area originally settled largely by southerners seeking a new start following the. With a riverbend area featuring acres of events and recreational programs, these parks are an outdoor lovers paradise. The city lies within the little dixie region of oklahoma, an area originally settled largely by southerners seeking a new start following the american civil war. And consider purchasing the books the haunted history of beavers bend, tragic tales of old hochatown or murder on the mountain fork, based on the true story of samuel walker coltrane. The town grew and thrived over the years right after oklahoma statehood in 1907, and was also given the title of moonshine capitol of oklahoma. Explore this cemetery for graves, information and tombstones for names in hochatown cemetery in hochatown, oklahoma, a find a grave cemetery. The land that would become hochatown was owned by the choctaw tribe, with twelve families moving into the area in the 1880s.
The town was named for a choctaw indian, hocha, who arrived on the trail of tears in. The information contained here will give readers a glimpse into the not so well known history of the area. Whitepages is the largest and most trusted online phone book and directory. Page 1 of 6a history of first assembly of god broken bow, oklahoma 19853,500 years of burkes 1988burke family history 1988a history of cathedral of the hills edmond, oklahoma 1991lyle boren. The information contained here will give readers a glimpse into the not so well known history of the. Page 1 of 6a history of first assembly of god broken bow, oklahoma 1985 3500 years of burkes 1988burke family history 1988a history of cathedral of. Plan your dream vacation in some of the finest cabins available in the broken bow lakebeavers bend and hochatown area of southeast oklahoma. The fur trade in oklahoma with broken bow native, bob burke. Born in broken bow, he is a graduate of the university of oklahoma. The broken bow savages currently hold four state football championships, ranking third in class aaaa in the state, behind the clinton red tornadoes 14 and the ada cougars 19.
Find unique places to stay with local hosts in 191 countries. Prehistoric hunters left spear points along the mountain fork river at hochatown around 6,000 b. Get directions, maps, and traffic for hochatown, ok. Mccurtain county still shines in pictorial history book. Things to do in broken bow ok things to do in hochatown, ok. In broken bow, the indian memorial museum houses artifacts of all kinds. Growing around a lumber company started by two brothers, broken bow had a population of 1,983, just a decade after its incorporation in 1911.
Hochatown cemetery in hochatown, oklahoma find a grave. Beavers bend state park is located in the mountainous region of southeast oklahoma along the shores of broken bow lake and the mountain fork river. Bigfoot is scaring up stories and tourism dollars in. Breathtaking scenery, plenty of important amenities, truly outstanding americanstyle service.
Mccurtain county, oklahoma genealogy familysearch wiki. Beavers bend historical site history broken bow oklahoma. Dec 10, 2015 its easy to find skeptics, too, like michele finchwalker, who runs a winery in hochatown. Things we need to know to inform guest in our area as well as locals. Broken bow news and mccurtain county newsgraphic, broken bow, 19731976. The land and people of southeastern oklahoma have a proud and storied heritage, and the beavers bend area is filled with landmarks and historical sites for visitors to seek out. Over a span of more than 60 years, hochatown grew from a brawling lumber camp to become the moonshine capital of oklahoma and later a quiet farming and ranching community before disappearing forever beneath the waters of broken bow lake. My husband and i rented a cabin in broken bow for our 20th anniversary and as an animal lover the first thing i wanted to do after we arrived was go to the hochatown petting zoo, my husband was a little skeptical because we have our own little petting zoo at home dogs, cats. Land for sale in hochatown, oklahoma lands of america.
Lake hochatown broken bow real estate 25 homes for sale. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in hochatown, oklahoma on tripadvisor. The museum houses historical documents, antique forestry tools, wood art. The city lies within the little dixie region of oklahoma, an area originally settled largely by southerners seeking a new start following. The new hochatown country lodge combines the convenience and economy of a motor inn lodge and the experience and fun of a cabin or mountain lodge. Our average summer temperature is 80 degrees and we receive over 50 inches of rainfall a year which means our forests are green and our streams, rivers and lakes are full and clear.
The abductor, a crazed visionary who believed he was the one destined to carry out the book of revelations instructions, entombed the. The land and people of southeastern oklahoma have a proud heritage, and the beavers bend area is filled with landmarks and historical sites for visitors. It began as the final destination for many choctaw native americans after their long journey along the trail of tears. The 5 best things to do in hochatown 2020 with photos.
Hochatown is a community in mccurtain county, oklahoma, united states, the second to hold the name after the first was flooded by the damming of the mountain fork river to create broken bow lake. Served with pickle and chips and smothered with our original saucesubstitute chips with french fries, okra, baked beans, potato salad or coleslaw add. Beavers bend state park towering timbers, crystal clear waters and mountainous terrain form what is affectionately referred to as oklahoma s little smokies. Hochatown happenings tourist information center broken. A new choice for lodging has arrived in the hochatown and broken bow, oklahoma area. This choctaw heritage permeates nearly every aspect of mccurtain history and this 300page, timesize book rightly starts with a 30page salute to the heritage. It was considered an unspoiled paradise with its plentiful wildlife, fertile soils and clear running waters. Guests traveling down the winding roads through the forests of pine and hardwood trees will find adventure, beautiful scenery and plenty of activities inside this state park. Beavers bend cabins hochatown ok broken bow cabin lodging. If a day of enrichment and enlightenment is up your alley, go on a drive through the county and enjoy a historical scavenger hunt. Hochatown was named after a choctaw family that settled in the area with the last name of hocha. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. Hochatown state park, an oklahoma state park located near.
Please visit friends of beavers bend to learn more and become a friend today. Broken bow cabin lodging offers of the finest luxury beavers bend cabins for your enjoyment. Top 25 things to do in broken bow, ok broken bow luxury cabins. A history of hochatown, oklahoma 1997 roscoe dunjee. Broken bow news and mccurtain county newsgraphic, broken bow, 1973 1976. When the choctaw indians first came to oklahoma, about twelve families followed the trail northward from the old eagle to the valley in which hochatown was. Broken bow vacation cabins cabins in broken bow ok. Through extensive research we have found stories wed like to share. While broken bows athletic history is limited primarily to high school football, it is.
Zillow has 25 homes for sale in broken bow ok matching lake hochatown. Welcome to hochatown petting zoo, we offer a wide array of barnyard animals, birds, reptiles and even some exotics. Wikiproject oklahoma rated startclass, lowimportance this article is within the scope of wikiproject oklahoma, a collaborative effort to improve the coverage of the u. Originally part of beavers bend state park, this adjacent state park is located on the shores of broken bow lake and offers the 40 room lakeview lodge, cedar creek golf course and rv campsites in the stevens gap, carson creek and cedar creek areas. Oklahoma history books meet your next favorite book. Compare properties, browse amenities and find your ideal property in hochatown, oklahoma. Send flowers opens send flowers url in a new window. Friends of beavers bend, is a nonprofit group dedicated to conserving the natural beauty and sharing endless adventures of beavers bend for our friends, present and future hochatime is proud to donate a portion of every purchase to friends of beavers bend. The mccurtain county historical society is a group of volunteers that work to preserve, collect.
Hochatown was originally settled in the mountain fork river valley by members of the choctaw tribe who had migrated to southeast oklahoma along the trail of tears in the 19th century. The oklahoma land run by una belle townsend, oklahoma. Then follows a pictorial recreation of the life and in some cases death of the 27 communities the county has known over the years. Above all, we are an innovative company dedicated to constant improvement and enhancement for our guests comfort and enjoyment. Hochatown, mccurtain county, oklahoma partial if you have family buried in this cemetery or can take a gate photo or have obits with newspapers permission or an obit that you can write or tombstone photos or individual portraits or can write a short bio or have a history of the cemetery and would like to add your information to this website.