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Skiatook (Skī·ǎ·tōōk or Skī·ǎ·tǒǒk versus Skī·tōōk or Skī·tǒǒk) is a city in Osage and Tulsa counties in the U.S. state of Oklahoma located in the northeastern part of the state, approximately 20 miles north and west of Tulsa. Due to its location on the border between Osage County and Tulsa County, Skiatook has been referred to as "the Gateway to the Osage." The town includes the state highway junction of Oklahoma State Highway 11 and Oklahoma State Highway 20.[4] The population was 8,450 at the 2020 census, an increase of 14.24 percent over the figure of 7,397 recorded in 2010.[5]

Skiatook, Oklahoma
City
Nickname: 
Gateway to the Osage
Motto: 
"Live Work Play Skiatook"
Location of within Tulsa County, and the state of Oklahoma
Coordinates: 36°22′2″N 96°2′50″W
CountryUnited States
StateOklahoma
CountiesOsage, Tulsa
Area
  Total13.86 sq mi (35.89 km2)
  Land13.71 sq mi (35.52 km2)
  Water0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2)
Elevation646 ft (197 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total8,450
  Density616.11/sq mi (237.88/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
74070
Area code(s)539/918
FIPS code40-67850[3]
GNIS feature ID1098093[2]
Websitewww.cityofskiatook.com
sign on Hwy-20
sign on Hwy-20

History



Battle of Chustenahlah


The Battle of Chustenahlah was fought just west of Skiatook, on December 26, 1861, during the American Civil War. The battle began when Confederate Col. James McIntosh ordered an attack on the Union aligned Creek Chief Opothleyahola's forces. Opothleyahola was travelling with about 1,700 Creek and Seminole refugees following his defeat at the Battle of Chusto-Talasah.[6] After being defeated by the Confederate forces, many refugees were forced to abandoned their supplies as they fled to Kansas.[7] A historical marker commemorates the battle.[4]


Origin of name


William C. Rogers, last hereditary Chief of the Cherokees, founded Skiatook in 1872, when he established a trading post in the Cherokee Nation on the south bank of Bird Creek. When a post office was established in Rogers' store in 1872, the place was named Ski-a-took. The word is Cherokee in origin, and means "Big-Indian-Me" or refers to something of large size. An Osage trader, Skiatooka is also cited as influencing the town's name. In 1892, the name was changed from Ski-a-took to Skiatook.[4]


20th century


On December 18, 1904, a bank was established on the present day location of Skiatook. William C. Rogers relocated his general store and post office to the town and began building near the bank. In March 1905 the Midland Valley Railroad was built through the town and the settlement expanded to include parts of Osage County and the Osage Nation.[4] The route no longer exists, but has been converted from rail into the 14.5 mile Osage Prairie Trail linking Skiatook with Tulsa to the south.[8] Skiatook's first newspaper, the Skiatook Sentinel, began publication in April 1905 and the town was incorporated shortly after on May 28, 1905. Skiatook's first school was also founded in 1905.[4]

After Oklahoma Statehood in 1907, construction began on permanent roads and bridges. The first church building constructed in Skiatook was the First Christian Church in 1907. Cement sidewalks were constructed between 1909 and 1910, and in 1912 Skiatook received water, sewer and electric light improvements. By 1920, the towns population had increased to around 2000. A road to Tulsa was paved in the early 1920s, and with good roads leading out in all directions, Skiatook became known as the "Gateway to all points North, South, East and West". In the 1930s, Skiatook began purchasing water from Lake Spavinaw.[9] The completion of Skiatook Lake in 1984 gave Skiatook its own water source.[4]


21st century


In the 2000's Skiatook commissioned a "Main Street program" in order to revitalize its downtown area.[9]


Demographics


Historical population
CensusPop.
1910606
19201,653172.8%
19301,7898.2%
19401,496−16.4%
19501,73415.9%
19602,50344.3%
19702,93017.1%
19803,59622.7%
19904,91036.5%
20005,3969.9%
20107,39737.1%
20208,45014.2%
[10]

As of the 2010 census, there were 7,397 people, 2,796 households, and 1,989 families residing in the town. The population density was 456.2 inhabitants per square mile (176.1/km2). There were 2,125 housing units at an average density of 145.3 per square mile (56.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 73.3% White, 0.6% African American, 17.7% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.6% from other races, and 8.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.9% of the population.[11]

There were 2,796 households, out of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% were married couples living together, 15.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 31.0% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 18.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $39,617, and the median income for a family was $52,072. Males had a median income of $30,873 versus $21,419 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,943. About 9.4% of families and 12.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.7% of those under age 18 and 11.6% of those age 65 or over.[12]


Arts and culture



Skiatook Museum


Downtown is also home to the Skiatook Museum. The Skiatook Museum was established thanks to the people who kept mementos, scrapbooks, pictures, letters, and artifacts; such as C. H. Cleveland and Mrs. G. B. Epperson, who left the book "Skiatook 1872 to 1921."

The Skiatook Historical Society was organized in April 1976. The goal of the members was to preserve the interesting history of Skiatook from its beginning to the present time.

In 1988, after 5 moves, the Skiatook Museum moved into the home of pioneer doctor W. G. Phillips.[4] The home, built in 1912, contained his office. In 1910, Dr. Phillips settled in Skiatook and served the community for 50 years. His medical diploma and college graduation picture are on display at the museum.

The Skiatook Museum made Dr. Phillips' house its permanent home with the aid of the Oklahoma Historical Society, including grants to refurbish the house and set up display areas within its walls.

The museum board conducted a successful building fund campaign in 1999 and completed an addition to the home which has added much-needed space for the display of local historical documents, as well as furniture and other household items of the town's pioneers.

Historians, students and all those looking for their family tree, who are searching for Skiatook's past can view the personal papers, documents and photographs of the town's pioneer families, events and places at the museum. Also provided is a microfilm reader to enable visitors to research into newspapers dating back to April 1905, the date the first newspaper in town began publishing.


Annual events


Skiatook hosts several events throughout the year, including the Pioneer Days Festival, complete with a parade, fly-in, Chili cook-off, art show, tractor show, car show, delicious food from various vendors, rides, vintage planes, and a rodeo; the "Fantasy in the Sky" Fourth of July celebration with concerts, food, and fireworks at the local airport; a Bluegrass Festival; a fine art & quilt show in October; various fishing tournaments; and a Christmas parade.


Parks and recreation


Skiatook Lake, Skiatook Statuary (Producer of the World's Largest Ornamental Concrete, and the first producer to ship to Russia), Skiatook Museum, The Healing Rock, Civil War Battle Marker (Battle of Chustenahlah), Captain's Cemetery, Hillside Cemetery, View from Javine Hill, Horse and Cattle Ranches, Skiatook Airport, John Zink Scout Ranch, Herbert Pinc Auditorium, the newly constructed 103,000 sq ft (9,600 m2) arena (the Skiatook Multi-Purpose Activity Center) which will seat 6,000 people, Woodland Christmas Tree Farm, Vegetable and Fruit Market, Pecan and Flower Market, Community Building, Cedar Crest Golf course, CrossTimbers Resort & Marina, and Crystal Bay Marina and finally the hillside cemetery home of the witches grave.

Skiatook residents enjoy multiple recreational opportunities, including Osage Park, John Zink Park, Smith Park, the Skiatook Sports Park, soccer fields, tennis courts, a nine-hole golf course, a driving range, shooting range, and Skiatook Lake. There are numerous little leagues (football, baseball, softball, soccer) and an adult soccer league.

The Osage Prairie Trail was constructed with Vision 2025 funds, and this 14 miles (23 km) jogging and bike trail connects Skiatook to Tulsa's extensive bike and jogging trail system. The Skiatook community pool was opened in the 1950s, and provided swimming lessons to thousands of Skiatook children. Due to deteriorating conditions, the old pool was closed in 2001. The new pool opened to the public on June 2, 2007.[13]


Skiatook Lake


Skiatook Dam and Lake was authorized for construction by the Flood Control Act approved October 23, 1962 (87th Congress). It is one of five projects in the Bird Creek Basin plan recommended to meet the comprehensive water resources needs of the area. The Damsite is located on Hominy Creek about 5 miles (8 km) west of Skiatook in Osage County, Oklahoma. The project serves the purposes of flood control, water quality, water supply, recreation, and fish and wildlife management. The total cost of the project was approximately $120 million. It was completed in 1984. Elevated 714.0 feet (217.6 m) above sea level, the lake has a surface area of about 10,500 acres (42 km2) and 160 miles (260 km) of shoreline. Skiatook Lake has brought tremendous growth to the surrounding Skiatook area since its completion.

In 2010 Skiatook opened a $2.3 million park that features splash pads, new playground equipment and even a pond and walking trails.[14]

Osage Trail walking trail is 14.5 miles long, starting in Skiatook.[15]

The shoreline is accentuated by steep picturesque bluffs which offer fantastic views. Boating, hiking, swimming, camping, picnicking as well as hunting and fishing are all popular activities at the lake.

Sport fishing is very popular and Skiatook Lake has several annual fishing tournaments. Largemouth bass, black and white crappie, channel catfish, and several species of sunfish are plentiful in Skiatook Lake.

Whitetail deer, rabbit, squirrel, beaver, quail, and many more bird species are plentiful around the lake. Even a few coyote have been seen. During the seasons, about 8,000 acres (32 km2) of this land are open for hunting.

There are several places open to camping, including Tallchief Cove, Bull Creek and Twin Points campgrounds. Other parks on the lake include Blackdog Park, Osage Park, Quapaw Park, Hominy Landing and Skiatook Point.

About 1,800 acres (7.3 km2) of land around the lake have been set aside for public use areas. These areas provide roads, parking spaces, boat ramps, nature trails, picnicking and camping sites along with sanitary facilities. These areas remain attractive to the user and blend in with the natural landscape surrounding the lake.


Government


Skiatook has a city government with a 7-member city council and a City Manager. City public services include a full-time fire department, which also provides emergency medical service for Skiatook and the surrounding rural area (approx. 500 square miles (1,290 km2)); a full-time police department with 24-hour E911 communications center; and refuse service, sanitation and sewage. The city is responsible for a comprehensive city plan and for zoning.

In May, 2019, the city council voted unanimously for Roger Upton to serve as Mayor for the next two years. Herb Forbes will serve as Vice Mayor during the same period.[16]


Public Schools


Skiatook is served by the Skiatook Public Schools district.

The first Skiatook Public Schools School Board was elected in 1907 after statehood. The district originally operated out of one building on the corner of 2nd and B streets. In 1908, a bond paid for a new school in the block between 3rd and 4th streets and Osage and B streets. An addition was added to this building in 1913 and an annex was built in 1920 on 3rd and Osage. In 1922, the town approved a new high school and junior high to be built. In 1929, the original school building burned down, leading to the building of a new elementary school in 1930. In the 1960's a new junior high school was built and in 1968 Mars Elementary was built. In 1976, the current high school was built with a sports complex added in 1978, an auditorium added in 1979. A football stadium, baseball field, soccer field, and agriculture building were also built around the high school. In 1990, Newman Middle School was built and named after former Superintendent Jim Newman.[17]

Currently operating Skiatook Public Schools include:


Media


Skiatook has one newspaper, the Skiatook Journal. The paper is published every Wednesday. It is owned by BH Media Group.

Skiatook also has an entertainment tabloid. The Hub of Skiatook is a bi-monthly entertainment publication that spotlights local people, businesses, and events. Its Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/TheHubSkiatook/, features regular videos of local content.


Skiatook in film



Notable people



References


  1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Skiatook, Oklahoma
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. Anna Mae Henderson, "Skiatook," Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture. Accessed April 4, 2015.
  5. "QuickFacts Skiatook city, Oklahoma; United States". census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
  6. "CHUSTENAHLAH, BATTLE OF". Oklahoma Historical Society. Oklahoma Historical Society. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
  7. "OPOTHLEYAHOLA (ca. 1780–1863)". Oklahoma Historical Society. Oklahoma Historical Society. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
  8. "Osage Prairie Trail". Rails to Trails Conservancy (US). Retrieved October 23, 2019.
  9. "Skiatook town plan". cityofskiatook.com. City of Skiatook. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
  10. "Skiatook, Oklahoma (OK) ~ population data, races, housing & economy". Retrieved 12 January 2016.
  11. Data Access and Dissemination Systems (DADS). "American FactFinder – Results". Archived from the original on 21 May 2019. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
  12. Data Access and Dissemination Systems (DADS). "American FactFinder – Results". Archived from the original on 12 February 2020. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
  13. Neighbor Newspapers – New pool ready to go, more staff needed [dead link]
  14. "New central park opens in Skiatook". Archived from the original on 2010-12-03. Retrieved 2013-06-05.
  15. "INCOG – Tulsa, OK – Regional Partners – Regional Solutions". Retrieved 12 January 2016.
  16. [https:/ /www.tulsaworld.com/communities/skiatook/news/roger-upton-new-mayor/article_517e0edf-8cfb-5105-9672-0a97e56aaa18.html#tncms-source=infinity-scroll-summary-siderail-latest Chastain, Lindsey, "Roger Upton new mayor." Skiatook Journal. May 15, 2019.] Accessed June 12, 2019.
  17. "History". skiatookschools.org. Skiatook Public Schools. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
  18. "Early Childhood Center". skiatookschools.org. Skiatook Public Schools. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
  19. "Marrs Elementary School". skiatookschools.org. Skiatook Public Schools. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
  20. "Skiatook Elementary". skiatookschools.org. Skiatook Public Schools. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
  21. "Skiatook Intermediate Elementary". skiatookschools.org. Skiatook Public Schools. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
  22. "Newman Middle School". skiatookschools.org. Skiatook Public Schools. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
  23. "Skiatook High School". skiatookschools.org. Skiatook Public Schools. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
  24. "Skiatook Virtual Academy". skiatookschools.org. Skiatook Public Schools. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
  25. "Eye of God (1997)". IMDb. 17 October 1997. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
  26. Chastain, Lindsey (15 August 2019). "Minari movie filming in Skiatook". Tulsa World. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
  27. "ALL-CENTURY TRACK AND FIELD ATHLETES". The Oklahoman. 25 July 1999. Retrieved 29 November 2021.





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