Pawhuska is full of history and of historic places. Below is a list of some of the historical and noteworthy places of Pawhuska!
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Tallgrass Prairie PreserveThe Tallgrass Prairie Preserve, located north of Pawhuska, has scenic views, nature, and lots and lots of bison. The Preserve covers 39,000 acres and is home to a bison herd of 3,000. A drive through the Preserve is an experience never to be forgotten. The Preserve is also home to numerous species of birds and mammals. We recommend going early in the morning or in the evening for the best viewing and for a chance to see one of Oklahoma's incredible sunrises/sunsets.
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Osage Nation Tribal MuseumRecently renovated, the Osage Nation Tribal Museum is located on Grandview Avenue and offers its guests the opportunity to learn about the culture, history, and arts of the Osage people. View cultural items, see the timeline of the Osage Nation, and view art by well known Osage artists. Exhibits change on a regular basis and there is always a new experience awaiting you. The Osage Nation Tribal Museum is proud to be the oldest continually-operating Native American museum in the United States. Osage County is also the reservation for the Osage Nation.
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Osage County Historical MuseumThe Osage County Historical Society Museum is located on Lynn Avenue and is housed in a 'historic' railway depot. The museum contains something for everyone, from the Native American culture of the Osage to the history of the pioneers. Not to be missed at the museum is the Boy Scouts Exhibit, which gives the history of the first Boy Scout Troop in the United States.
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Historic Downtown Shopping...With 86 buildings on the National Register, our downtown is like stepping back in time. Elegant buildings from the early 1900s line our streets, giving a sense you have stepped into the 'Real West'.
Our boutiques, small shops, and restaurants provide many opportunities to take a little piece of Pawhuska home with you. Try our local restaurants for a taste treat: Osage County beef, great BBQ and Mexican cuisine to name a few. And, of course, you can't go home till you have experienced the nationally known Mercantile by Pawhuska-native cooking and blog star Ree Drummond. |
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Osage County FairgroundsThe Osage County Fairgrounds is located south of Pawhuska on Highway 99 and is the perfect location for your next event or visit. With 500 RV spots that have electric, water, and an onsite dump station, the fairgrounds offers an all-inclusive location. The venue includes an 80 x 160 exhibit hall, a 200 x 640 outdoor arena, and an indoor arena as well.
For more information on booking RV sites, the arenas, or the exhibit hall, call (918) 693 - 9914. For information on their current events, follow the Fairgrounds on Facebook. |
Swinging BridgeBuilt in 1926 and refurbished in 1970. This wood-planked suspension bridge crosses Bird Creek 30 feet above the water. Designed by the City Engineer J. M. Buckley.
Pawhuska's landmark that's thrilled and terrified every creek crosser since the early days of Pawhuska. In it's original use, the swinging bridge was the only way people could get across the creek into Pawhuska. |
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The Constantine TheaterThe Constantine Theater is open for community events and by appointment. It was originally built as a hotel, The Hotel Pawhuska, but underwent a transformation after C.C. Constantine purchased it in 1911 and embarked on a dream to turn it into the finest opera house in the southwest. The Constantine Theater features a live stage and offers a seating capacity of 589. The theater is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the National League of Historic Theatres. The Constantine Theater is also rumored to be haunted, where a female apparition dressed in a button-down gown has been spotted on occasion.
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Immaculate Conception ChurchThe incredible stained glass windows at Immaculate Conception Church are a highlight of any trip to Pawhuska. Created in Germany before the outbreak of World War I, the windows were then stored in sand for the duration of the War. After the war, the windows were crated and shipped to Pawhuska for installation. The Church stood throughout the war without windows. The beautiful windows portray members of the Osage Nation who were still alive at the time of their creation. Because they portrayed living persons, they required Vatican Dispensation to be made. Just to the South East of the Church is the Shrine to St. Kateri, the first Native American Saint. Consisting of a bronze statue to St. Kateri, a reflection garden and a small shrine, this is an excellent place to stop and reflect during your excursion.
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Osage County CourthousePawhuska is the county seat of Osage County. The courthouse sits high atop a hill overlooking the historic downtown. The courthouse has had very minimal renovations and sits as it has been since it was built.
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Drummond Home
305 N. Price Ave.
Hominy, OK
This is the ancestral home of Ladd Drummond's great-great grandfather, Fred Drummond. Reflecting the oil boom years of 1910-1920, the home is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Fred Drummond owned the Osage Mercantile in Pawhuska, where the P. W. Mercantile now stands. His wife Addie's $1,000 savings from selling produce and eggs enabled Mr. Drummond to buy a controlling interest in the Mercantile.
The couple moved to Hominy and opened the Hominy Trading Company in 1905. Mr. Drummond also became a cattle rancher.
Hours of Operation: Wed - Sat 9am-5p.m. and Sundays 1-5 p.m. The last tour begins at 4 p.m. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors (62+). Veterans and active duty military free with I.D. Students ages 6-16 - $4. Children under 6 - free. Families of up to six - $18. Groups of 10+ - $5.
305 N. Price Ave.
Hominy, OK
This is the ancestral home of Ladd Drummond's great-great grandfather, Fred Drummond. Reflecting the oil boom years of 1910-1920, the home is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Fred Drummond owned the Osage Mercantile in Pawhuska, where the P. W. Mercantile now stands. His wife Addie's $1,000 savings from selling produce and eggs enabled Mr. Drummond to buy a controlling interest in the Mercantile.
The couple moved to Hominy and opened the Hominy Trading Company in 1905. Mr. Drummond also became a cattle rancher.
Hours of Operation: Wed - Sat 9am-5p.m. and Sundays 1-5 p.m. The last tour begins at 4 p.m. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors (62+). Veterans and active duty military free with I.D. Students ages 6-16 - $4. Children under 6 - free. Families of up to six - $18. Groups of 10+ - $5.
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Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve
Turn East from State Highway 123 between Bartlesville and Barnsdall, GPS not helpful. Hours: Closed Mon - Tues Open Wed - Sun 10am - 5pm 918-336-0307 Hidden away in the rugged Osage Hills, Woolaroc was established in 1925 as the ranch retreat of oilman Frank Phillips. The name Woolaroc was formed from three words -- woods, lake and rocks. The ranch is a 3,700 acre wildlife preserve, home to many species of native and exotic wildlife, such as buffalo, elk and longhorn cattle. Woolaroc is also a museum with an outstanding collection of western art and artifacts, Native American material, one of the finest collections of Colt firearms in the world, and so much more. |
