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Alfalfa County was formed in 1907 from Woods County. The county is named after William H. “Alfalfa Bill” Murray, the president of the Oklahoma Constitutional Convention and ninth Governor of Oklahoma.

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Aline

ALINE hosts the Fall Fair on the second weekend in October. The celebration is kicked off Friday evening by firing a 100 pound anvil over 100 feet into the air. Afterwards, watch a movie under the stars. Saturday enjoy the parade, free soup, tractor pull, and cake walk.

Just southeast of Aline is a very unique attraction that you don’t want to miss. At one time there were thousands of sod houses dotting the plains of North America. This “Soddy” built by Marshal McCully in 1894 is the only one still standing in Oklahoma that was built by a homesteader.

Marshal McCully made the Cherokee Outlet Land Run of 1893 staking his claim south of Aline, Oklahoma. He built his two room home with one half acre of thick buffalo grass sod and used alkali clay to plaster the inside walls. Completed in 1894 Mr. McCully added a wood floor one year later in 1895. Today the museum encloses the original Sod House.

Byron

Byron State Fish Hatchery and Watchable Wildlife AreaLocated adjacent to a state fish hatchery that provides sportsfish such as saugeye, walleye, striped bass hybrids and smallmouth bass for statewide stocking, Byron WWA has an ever-changing variety of wildlife and blooming plants. Schools and citizens are encouraged to visit both sites to see what’s new. The WWA is open for self-guided tours daily during sunlight hours; weekday visitors also can tour the fish hatchery from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Website: www.wildlifedepartment.com/byron.htm

Cherokee

The picturesque town of Cherokee is located close to the world-class birding opportunities at the Great Salt Plains Wildlife Refuge. With its broad, tree-lined streets and quaint historic shopping district, Cherokee embodies the best of small-town American living. Enjoy the Crystal and Birding Festival in April at the Great Salt Plains and in November the Second Annual Turnip Festival in Cherokee. Be sure to visit the Alfalfa County Museum – open by appointment. Catch exciting events such as cutting horse, competitions, ranch sorting, and rodeo at the Alfalfa County arena. Authentic western family fun!

To find out about events or activities in the Cherokee Area, contact Cherokee Main Street:
Cherokee Main Street
121 East Main Street
Cherokee, Oklahoma 73728
(580) 596-3575

Website: www.greatsaltplains.com

Jet

Selenite Crystal DigThe only place on Earth to dig for hourglass selenite crystals. A great, hands-on, get-dirty, fun-for-kids adventure! Crystal digging is permitted from April 1 through October 15, sunrise to sunset. 6 miles west of Jet on State Hwy 64 (Look for a sign). 3 miles north on a sand road and 1 mile east on a paved road to the gate. Follow signs to dig area.

Website: www.fws.gov/saltplains/digging.html

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