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Pawhuska - Northeast (Green Country) | ||||||||
Capital of the Osage Nation, much of Pawhuska's rich history and culture are attributed to the Osage tribe. As perpetual owners of the mineral rights in the county, the Osage became the richest people per capita in the world during the Oil Boom of the 1920's. Their fascinating history is chronicled in the Osage Tribal Museum. Pawhuska's downtown district is a grand tribute to its past. It encompasses 98 buildings, 86 of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Constantine Theater, built in the 1880's, was a lifework of Mr. C.C. Constantine, who sought to establish it as the grandest playhouse in the southwest. Recently renovated by local citizens, it remains an acoustical and architectural masterpiece. There are also some wonderful antique, gift and clothing stores in the area worth a visit. A great place to stop for the night is the Inn at Woodyard Farms, a bed and breakfast located just north of town. A monument honoring Rev. John Mitchell, a missionary priest from England who organized the first Boy Scout troop in America, in 1909, is situated in front of the Osage County Historical Museum. Pawhuska is also the gateway to the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve, the only protected ecosystem of its kind. More than 36,000 acres of open range supports over 440 plant species and tallgrass that can reach 10 feet. Bison were introduced to the prairie in 1993, restoring the character of the land to what it was when the Osage settled here in 1871. Real cowboys and more than 250,000 head of cattle thrive on hundreds of ranches around the county, resulting in numerous rodeos and roping competitions throughout the year. For more information, contact the Pawhuska Chamber of Commerce at (918) 287-1208 or visit www.pawhuskachamber.com. |
