History Buff's must see historic downtown Sayre, Oklahoma.


Sayre Court House - Famous Courthouse featured in the movie, 
"The Grapes of Wrath."  This beautiful structure was completed in 1911 at a cost 
of $69,000.  Designed by the architectural firm of Layton, Wemyss Smith and Hawk,
 it was built by Oklahoma Quarries and construction Company.  The building is a symmetrical blend of Ne0-Classical and Second Renaissance Revival styles.  Outstanding features included colossal Doric columns above the main entryway, 
classical pilasters, a grooved surface on the ground floor, and distinctive belt 
courses.  The most unique part of the design was the dome, with a colonnade 
supporting a vaulted and gabled roof.  On top of that was a smaller dome 
reproduced to scale.



Ask the Museum Director about the Walking Tour.

Short Grass Country Museum
Located in the old Rock Island Depot it is perhaps Sayre's most
important historical landmark.  Were it not for the train, Sayre might
never have been established.  The arrival of the railroad brought
prosperity to those enterprising pioneers who had already camped
along the banks of the nearby river.  Reports say the population of
Sayre grew as high as 1,000 in one year.
580.928-5757


RS&K RailRoad Museum
This museum has been created by the energy that can only come from a passion for
subject at hand.  Over 4,000 visitors from 47 states and 7 countries.  Ray and Shirley
Killian are the proud owners of this "Railroad Museum" and the memorabilia and many
displays are remarkable.  It's a must see for all ages!
(580.928.3525)

 

 

 

 

The Old Hotel
Soon to be established as a National Landmark was built in 1898. In extremely poor
condition and listed to be condemned the Old Hotel was finally purchased in 1992
by a couple with great vision and much energy. Over the last 7 years this innovative
couple refurbished the Old Hotel to its original appearance and now opens the doors
to their Bed and Breakfast with a warm welcome. Visitors are invited to tour the rooms
and can request a wonderful home cooked meal that only Chris Lakey can stir up. (580.928.2446)

 

Flying W Guest Ranch - Enjoy beautiful Western Oklahoma 
on thousands of acres of a private working cattle ranch.  Ask about the 
Flying W cowboy evening chuck wagon dinners, wagon rides, and 
entertainment.  Great Family Fun!  See www.flyingwonline.com 

1000 North 4th Street, Sayre, Oklahoma 73662 
(580) 225-5515




 

Sayre City Golf Course - has annual memberships 
available for singles as well as families at very reasonable rates.  Several 
tournaments are held throughout the summer.  Green fee's are $10.00 
a day Monday - Friday, weekend's and holiday's $12.00 a day.  
Students can golf for $5.00 a day throughout the week.

 

 

Sayre City Park - offers an abundance of activities all within a half-mile 
radius.  Located south of the city on Highway 283 the park has an 18-hole miniature 
golf course, a lighted softball field, and a lighted Little League field.  The camping 
facilities have over 80 RV hookups, a dump station, playground, swimming pool (a 1940's 
WPA project) and a large pavilion for group activities.  Sayre City Park also has three 
stocked fishing ponds, a popular area for the youngsters in town, and is surrounded by 
a lighted walking trail.  A lighted rodeo arena is also available where the Grand National 
Horse Association finals are held the last full week of July every year.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Route 66 - Renowned throughout the world, the old Route 66 runs through Sayre and generates attention
from every walk of life.  See www.route66.com

Foss State Park, located in Western Oklahoma's agricultural breadbasket, is in the heart of the
Anadarko Basin, which holds the largest supply of natural gas in the world. The climate at Foss Lake varies from
occasional 100-degree temperatures during the summer months to brief periods of extreme cold in winter. However,
a moderate climate prevails most of the year, making Foss Lake a year round outdoor recreation destination.

Water sports include fishing, 1 beach for swimming and boating. A large variety of game fish can be found in Foss
Lake, including catfish, crappie, blue gill, walleye and bass. Waterfowl hunting is allowed on the south side of the
lake during the season as specified by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. Quail and rabbit hunting
are also allowed in adjacent areas of the Washita National Wildlife Refuge during the designated season.

Quartz Mountain Resort Park – The 4300-acre park overlooking Lake Altus-Lugert was
established in 1937. Its acreage includes granite mountains as well as a wooded and sandy shoreline. The North
Fork of the Red River also flows through the southern part of the park.

History abounds around Quartz Mountain, as it was once home to early explorers and Indian tribes such as the
Kiowa and Comanche. The park provides habitat for many plants and animals as well as opportunities for exploration
and recreation. Many scenic views are within easy access for visitors and worthy of photographing.

The park offers many outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, water sports, picnicking, golfing, and camping. The Lodge
rooms; Mountain View Dorm and restaurant are closed until a projected date of May – June 2001 for renovation.

The Washita Battlefield  is the only National Historic Park in Oklahoma.  The Washita Battlefield 
is approximately 140 miles west of Oklahoma City and 128 miles east of Amarillo, Texas is the National Historic Site 
of the famous 1868 battle of Colonel Custer and Chief Black Kettle. The Black Kettle Museum is located in Cheyenne, 
Oklahoma, at US 283 and SH 47. The museum recounts the Battle of the Washita, along with local history. 
Open 9-5 Tuesday through Saturday, Sunday’s 1-5.  

Congress is in the process of allocating about $4 million for the new visitor center.  Timetable for the completion of 
the visitor's center is sometime in 2004.  The center will be a joint project with the Black Kettle Grass Lands and will 
be located about a mile from the actual battle site.  

Washita Battlefield National Historic Site protects and interprets the site of the Southern Cheyenne village of Peace 
Chief Black Kettle that was attacked by the 7th U.S. Cavalry under Lt. Col. George A. Custer just before dawn on 
November 27, 1868. The controversial strike was hailed at the time by the military and many civilians as a significant 
victory aimed at reducing Indian raids on frontier settlements. Washita remains controversial because many Indians 
and whites labeled Custer's attack a massacre. Black Kettle is still honored as a prominent leader who never ceased 
striving for peace even though it cost him his life.

 

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