The Katy Depot Museum and Tourist Information Center - Checotah, Oklahoma

05/16/2025

Great News! One of our awesome members will have the Katy Depot open on Fridays, 10am to 3pm.
Stop in and say Hello and check out everything Checotah History!

04/09/2025

CLPS meeting tomorrow, April 10, at 11:30 @ the Katy Depot.
We would love to have you join us as we gear up for the 2025 season.

03/13/2025

The U.S.S Samuel B. Roberts has a strong connection to Checotah.
Visit The Katy Depot to learn how the two are connected.

The deepest shipwreck ever located - U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts (DE-413)
Key Facts About U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts (DE-413)

- Type and Commissioning: John C. Butler-class destroyer es**rt, commissioned April 28, 1944.
- Named After: Samuel B. Roberts, Jr., a Navy hero from the Battle of Guadalcanal.
- Nickname: "Sammy B."

Heroic Role
- Played a pivotal role in the Battle off Samar (October 25, 1944), part of the Battle of Leyte Gulf.
- Faced a superior Japanese fleet to protect Allied carriers, damaging larger ships before being sunk.
- Known as "the destroyer es**rt that fought like a battleship."

Loss and Rescue
- Sank after heavy fire; 89 crew members died, while 120 survivors endured 50 hours in shark-infested waters before rescue.

Discovery
- Found in June 2022 at 22,621 feet in the Philippine Sea, making it the deepest shipwreck ever located.
- Discovered by explorer Victor Vescovo using advanced submersibles.

Legacy
- A symbol of courage and sacrifice in naval history, remembered for its heroic stand against overwhelming odds

02/26/2025

Our 2025 meetings are firing up! Join us Thursday, March 13 at 11:30. Lets get this new year off to a great start by planning some fun events.
As always, volunteers are welcome and appreciated, and new thoughts and ideas are open for discussion.
We hope to see everyone there!!

01/20/2025

01/12/2025

Checotah's beautiful Odd Fellows Home, now Freedom House Adult & Teen Challenge.

01/05/2025

Lifelong CLPS member, Jerri Reaves, designed and created this piece for Checotah's 150th birthday in 2022. We can't wait to hang this beauty in the Katy Depot.

12/25/2024

We would like to wish everyone a Merry and Blessed Christmas!

12/13/2024

The McIntosh County Democrat paper lady LaDonna Rhodes always has our back when it comes to picture taking. Thank you LaDonna for these pictures from the appreciation luncheon for the city of Checotah employees. It is always a fun time serving these ladies and gentlemen. We weren't able to get pictures of everyone who attended but we hope they know how much we appreciate their efforts and all they do us here at the Katy Depot and Checotah.
A special shout out to our volunteers who took time out of their busy schedules to make this happen!
Logan and Donna Sharpe
Imogene Duvall
Karen Hyatt
Becky Jacobs
Freda Durrett
Kim Prince
LaDonna Rhodes
Jerri Holder
Jean Gawf

12/12/2024

Greg Jacobs has done it again!!
Great job Greg!!

The story behind Erv Kelley and Pretty Boy Floyd.Words & music by Greg JacobsOkie Wind Music, B.M.IMusic video by

12/03/2024

Order your MKT shirt today!!
First round of sales will end December 13 so we can TRY to get them out for Christmas.
Shirts are $20 each.
There are two options: red on grey or white on red.
Click on the link below or scan the QR code to pay with credit or debit card.

For cash or check, comment on the post or message us directly and other arrangements can be made for payment.

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