Mannford Museum

Mannford Museum Preservation of history from the Mannford, Basin, Keystone, and Terlton areas, and all those inbetween.

It shall be the purpose of this society to collect and preserve all available historical material with emphasis on the towns and communities relocated with the building of the Keystone Lake dam project. The society's major function will be to discover and collect any materials which may help to establish or illustrated the history of the area.

ON THIS DAY - In 1894, the community of Leroy received its post office.This post office, located three miles north of Ke...
05/31/2026

ON THIS DAY - In 1894, the community of Leroy received its post office.

This post office, located three miles north of Keystone, was named for Lee Jordan and Roy LeMaster, local residents. It was closed on January 15, 1906. The map posted on May 27 shows the location of Leroy. Here it is again if you missed it.

Learn more about our history at the Mannford Museum.

ON THIS DAY - In 1830, President Andrew Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act which led to more than 60,000 Indians bein...
05/28/2026

ON THIS DAY - In 1830, President Andrew Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act which led to more than 60,000 Indians being forced from their lands to Indian Territory (now Oklahoma). The Cherokee Tribe's movement became known as the Trail of Tears.

Over the next 20 years, more than 1000 Native Americans died during the relocation.

TODAY'S MAP - This 1907 clipping of our area was from the first road map produced by the State of Oklahoma. As you can ...
05/27/2026

TODAY'S MAP - This 1907 clipping of our area was from the first road map produced by the State of Oklahoma. As you can see, there were very few roads; most of the travel in 1907 was done on trails.

Come by the Mannford Museum and view many other maps of the area.

To see the complete map as well as those for most other years, go to: https://oklahoma.gov/odot/about-us/odot-history/archived-state-maps.html

ON THIS DAY - In 1900, the Post Office at Keystone was established. It remained open until 1962, just prior to the floo...
05/26/2026

ON THIS DAY - In 1900, the Post Office at Keystone was established. It remained open until 1962, just prior to the flooding of Keystone Lake. The map of Keystone was made in 1958.

Learn more about our local history and the Mannford Museum.

ON THIS DAY - In 1965 (61 years ago), the official dedication of Keystone Dam was held. Construction had begun in 1961 ...
05/22/2026

ON THIS DAY - In 1965 (61 years ago), the official dedication of Keystone Dam was held. Construction had begun in 1961 with the relocation of highways and bridges.

Learn more about the history of our area at the Mannford Museum.

ON THIS DAY - In 1957, one of the worst floods to ever hit Mannford reached its high water mark. The picture below is o...
05/18/2026

ON THIS DAY - In 1957, one of the worst floods to ever hit Mannford reached its high water mark. The picture below is of the Salt Creek bridge, about 3 miles east of the old town on State Highway 51. The road was closed for several days, requiring people who wanted to travel to Sand Springs or Tulsa to make a 30 mile detour to Highway 33.

See more of our local history at the Mannford Museum.

ON THIS DAY - In 1965 (61 years ago), Mannford held its first Lake Festival, celebrating the moving of the town and the ...
05/16/2026

ON THIS DAY - In 1965 (61 years ago), Mannford held its first Lake Festival, celebrating the moving of the town and the new Keystone Lake. Don't forget that today is the day for the 2026 Lake Life Festival!

To learn more about our local history and events that shaped it, visit the Mannford Museum.

Today's its a long throwback Thursday to the old town. I wonder how many remember these.
05/14/2026

Today's its a long throwback Thursday to the old town. I wonder how many remember these.

ON THIS DAY - In 1968, the largest race ever held at War Bonnet Raceway in Mannford took place. It was one race of the ...
05/12/2026

ON THIS DAY - In 1968, the largest race ever held at War Bonnet Raceway in Mannford took place. It was one race of the TransAm Series which featured production based U.S. made cars.

The list of big-name drivers in the race read like a "who's who" of auto racing in the 1960's. Unfortunately, the race was not a big success for Mannford because of torrential rains and the fact that Basin Road was not paved at that time.

Learn more about the history of our community at the Mannford Museum.

ON THIS DAY - In 1911, the Keystone State Bank was robbed, the first of four in a 3-year period. A local hoodlum, Tom J...
05/08/2026

ON THIS DAY - In 1911, the Keystone State Bank was robbed, the first of four in a 3-year period. A local hoodlum, Tom Jordan, was killed in the robbery after one of his accomplices leaked news of the robbery to the local sheriff.

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P. O. Box 1661
Mannford, OK
74044

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm

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918-865-2665

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