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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.
Explore Oilton's rich history: From a 1915 oil-boom town to a thriving community with historic sites, served by a complete educational system.
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.
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.
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. June 15, 2016
Dive into Oilton's past with the Historical Society, preserving our city's story for future generations to learn and cherish.
