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Located in the northwestern corner of Creek County, Oilton is situated south of the Cimarron River on State Highway 99. Approximately thirty-two miles from the county seat of Sapulpa, Oilton had its start as an oil-boom town during the development of Cushing-Drumright Field.
- The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture
With 969.77 square miles of land and water, the county is...
- The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture
History. Oilton began during the development of the Cushing-Drumright Oil Field. The first lots were sold in January and February 1915 by Walter Eaton and Ed Dunn. A post office was established May 5, 1915. The First State Bank opened and the newspaper, the Oilton Gusher, began publication in 1915.
From Oilton, Oklahoma to either coast there was indigenous culture. They were as varied as the landscapes they inhabited, from the dense forests of the northeast to the expansive prairies in the heartland, and the arid deserts of the southwest to the rugged coastlines of the northwest.
Explore Oilton's rich history: From a 1915 oil-boom town to a thriving community with historic sites, served by a complete educational system.
Oilton Historical Society, Oilton, Oklahoma. 624 likes. The Oilton Historical Society is an organization that oversees the vision of restoring the past and preserving the future. Est.
With 969.77 square miles of land and water, the county is drained by the Cimarron River, tributaries of the Arkansas River, and the Deep Fork and the Little Deep Fork of the North Canadian River. The area's prehistory has been little researched by archaeologists.
Dive into Oilton's past with the Historical Society, preserving our city's story for future generations to learn and cherish.
