Bristow Historical Society

08/24/2026

HOMETOWN HERO ~ Sgt. P. W. (Dub) Denney

08/23/2026

Mike Curtis, a You Tube entrepreneur who is traveling the entire length of Route 66 for his sixth time, recently traveled through Sapulpa, Bristow, and Stroud.

We loved visiting with him and showing him around. Bret, he loved your store too. Let's go Bristow - there are hundreds of tourists coming through town every hour! Bristow Bristow Route 66 Toy Museum

Day 15 covers the historic stretch between Sapulpa and Stroud, Okla...

08/21/2026

BACK IN THE DAY ~ Circa 1930's - 40's
The Bristow Post Office, showcasing a bygone era with vintage vehicles parked in front, a former light pole, a flagpole with the flag at half staff, and a nostalgic Dr. Pepper mural that's waiting to come back to life.

08/19/2026

The Mills-Frierson Gin, located at 125 E. 8th, was acquired in 1927 by E. A. Mills and A. M. Frierson. The cotton gin was built in 1915 by C. C. Epps and W. W. Lee. Capacity of the gin was said to be about 100 bales of cotton per day, while the mill was capable of processing around 20 tons of cotton seed daily. The mill's products were comprised of cotton seed oil and cotton seed cake. Cotton seed oil was originally used in lamps and as a machine lubricant before it became an edible product. Proctor & Gamble famously discovered how to hydrogenate the oil into a solid fat, launching Crisco as a cooking shortening in 1911. By the 1940's, the formula shifted to soybean oil. Upon his decision to retire, Mr. Frierson sold the Mills-Frierson Gin to John Bishop in 1952. The John Bishop Cotton Gin continued operations until 1970, we believe.

08/18/2026

08/17/2026

HOMETOWN HERO ~ A1C Larry Gene Dobson

08/16/2026

More pictures from yesterday's Bristow Western Heritage Days parade. There's really nothing like the sound of all those horses clip clopping down Main Street and the crowds really enjoyed every single participant in the parade. The rodeo was packed each evening as Bristow proves once again that we know how to throw a party! Thanks Mike Morgan for letting us share your photos~

08/15/2026

Bristow Western Heritage Day Parade is in the history books but what a great event. Festivities continue on Main for several hours so head down and enjoy! Here’s a few pictures from the parade start- and that’s Sam Tucker at the very end. We love our small town traditions! More photos on the Western Heritage page- Bristow Western Heritage Days

08/15/2026

Parade starts at 10:00 AM- see ya there!