1902 Bixby Township Plat Map
Bixby Township was surveyed as a town founded by the federal government in February 1902. The township, named to honor Tams Bixby, a member of the Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes...1902 Bixby Township Plat Map
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Armstrong Street
Armstrong Street, the street running north to south in the middle of downtown Bixby, was named to honor Frank Armstrong. Although it is not documented in this article, it is reasonable...Armstrong Street
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Before Bixby
The earliest record of human activity in this part of Oklahoma dates back at least 12,000 years when nomadic hunters traveled the prairies and river bottoms. They hunted mammoth, large bison...Before Bixby
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Bixby Fire Department
Bixby has a long history of providing fire protection for the city. According to the Bixby Bulletin, Bixby Fire Department existed as early as 1921. The Bulletin reported, “It is thought...Bixby Fire Department
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Bixby Post Office
A United States Post Office for the town site of Bixby, Indian Territory, was authorized by Congress on July 6, 1898. James Conway was appointed postmaster. However, according...Bixby Post Office
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Bixby Township Incorporated
In the summer of 1906, the businessmen in Bixby partitioned the district court in Muskogee to incorporate the town. On December 1 at 6:15 p.m., 1906, Judge W. R. Lawrence signed...Bixby Township Incorporated
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The Old Water Tower
Bixby’s old water tower was located just south of the business district on West 5th Street, approximately 11 West 5th, across from the city water well. It was built in 1916-17 as...The Old Water Tower
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Arkansas River Bridge
Bixby’s wagon bridge over the Arkansas River was opened in September of 1911. It was labeled “the longest bridge in Oklahoma.” The structure was just a little over one-half mile...Arkansas River Bridge
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Charley Young Park
Bixby Historical Society photographs of the downtown park, bordered by Dawes, Cabaniss and Breckenridge Streets, date to 1908. The land which was originally owned by...Charley Young Park
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