| Ada Contributor(s): Strickland, Dare (Author) |
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ISBN: 0738584363 ISBN-13: 9780738584362 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - Midwest(ia,il,in,ks,mi,mn,mo,nd,ne,oh,sd,wi - History | United States - State & Local - Southwest (az, Nm, Ok, Tx) |
| Dewey: 976.6 |
| LCCN: 2010930540 |
| Series: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing) |
| Physical Information: 0.37" H x 6.64" W x 9.21" (0.70 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Geographic Orientation - Oklahoma |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Ada, named after the eldest daughter of Jeff Reed, a founder of the town, is located in the east central part of Oklahoma. It is the county seat of Pontotoc County and was called the worst town for criminal activity in the Indian Territory for the lack of justice. The west end block of Main Street was called the Bucket of Blood and harbored many murderers and outlaws until, in 1909, the hanging of four men in a stable advised all who would hide in Ada to leave or suffer the same fate. The murder of former U.S. marshal Gus Bobbitt was the catalyst for this desperate action. The hanging is one of the most talked about tales of the early West. Growing from the oil, cotton, and cement industries, Ada is known as the city of clear spring water. The Chickasaw Nation has its headquarters in Ada and has been a fount of industry and beauty in the town." |
Contributor Bio(s): Strickland, Dare: - Dare Strickland is retired. Active in the arts in Ada and known for her writings, she has won awards in this arena. She is the mother of three children, grandmother of seven, and boasts of one great-grandchild. |