Cherokee StripMuseum, Perry, OK
Through the use of artifacts,photographs and documents this museum traces the history of theCherokee Outlet and its people. In addition to exhibits detailingthe chronological history of life in the Outlet, there arevignettes of a general store, kitchen; music room and offices ofearly day doctor, D.F. Coldiron; dentist, F.C. Seids; and formergovernor, Henry S. Johnston. Memorabilia of former governor HenryBellmon are also exhibited. Located on five acres of land, themuseum complex includes a one room school, outdoor exhibits,implement building and picnic areas. Hours: Tuesday throughFriday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; Saturday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Closed: Sunday, Monday, and state holidays and the first two weeks in January. The museum is located east ofI-35 at 2617 W. Fir in Perry, OK 73077; 405-336-2405 (The museumhas some genealogy materials by surname on file; informationregarding the Outlet homesteaders; and a number of localhistorical interest books for sale.) OfficialSite of the Cherokee Strip Museum
Photo used by permission, courtesy of ButchBridges. In foreground, the "Hopeand Dreams" plaza and sculpture is dedicated "to the honor of all thestalwart men and
women who took part in the greatest land rush of them all" - the celebratedCherokee Strip run held on September 16, 1893.
Noble CountyCourthouse
300 Courthouse Dr. #14
Perry, OK 73077
580-336-5187Marriage Records are kept atthe County Clerk's office in the courthouse;
records go back to 1893. Noble CountyGenealogy Society
P.O. Box 785
Perry, OK 73077-0785For more information, contact: Website: https://ncokgenealogy.org/ History of Noble County - Volume II The best source of newspaper articles for Noble County wouldhave to be the Oklahoma Historical Society's newspaper archive project. Learn more about the project at: http://www.okhistory.org Below are links to lists of archived newspapers for Noble County- by city: Perry Billings Bliss Lucien Morrison Red Rock Palmer- Marley - Carberry Funeral Home
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