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When the St. Louis, Oklahoma and Southern Railway (later the St. Louis and San Francisco Railway) constructed a line between 1900 and 1901 from Sapulpa to the Red River, it passed through Holdenville.
- Holdenville Daily News (Holdenville, Oklahoma) 1927-current
Holdenville Daily News is a daily newspaper first appearing...
- Holdenville Daily News (Holdenville, Oklahoma) 1927-current
History. Holdenville traces its origin to a Creek settlement called echo, when translated means "deer". George B. Fentress operated a general store there. A post office called "Fentress" opened there on May 24, 1895. The Choctaw, Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad was constructed in the 1890s from Arkansas to Indian Territory.
Oct 4, 2023 · Holdenville boasts a number of historic buildings that have stood the test of time. The Hughes County Courthouse, constructed in 1910, is a stunning example of Classical Revival architecture. Another notable structure is the Holdenville Armory, built in 1931, which now serves as a community center.
Holdenville, city, seat (1907) of Hughes county, central Oklahoma, U.S. Founded in 1895 and originally called Fentress, the town site was renamed for J.F. Holden, general manager of the Choctaw, Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad. The city lies on the edge of the Greater Seminole Oil Field and is a market.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
The Hughes County Historical Society, located in Holdenville, Oklahoma, is dedicated to preserving the history of Hughes County. Founded in 1964, the society works to collect and preserve records, artifacts, photographs, and other items related to the history of the area.
The Hughes County Historical Society and Museum are located in the historic Scott Hotel in downtown Holdenville, Hughes County, Oklahoma. Built in 1901 as the Scott Hotel, the old building has served many purposes over the last 113+ years.
Holdenville Daily News is a daily newspaper first appearing in 1927 and running to the present. It is published in Holdenville, Oklahoma. The Gateway to Oklahoma History currently provides access to 820 issues (5,960 pages) from 3 years of this newspaper's run. The earliest date held is May 1, 1958.
