Dewey County
Dewey County holds Oklahoma's Smallest County Seat in Taloga, Oklahoma.
- April - Music Festival, Seiling
- May - Western Oklahoma River Road Run
- June - Great Western Trail Drive, Vici
- August - TCRA Open Rodeo, Seiling
- October - Miss Dewey County Pageant, Vici
- November - Lighted Christmas Parade, Seiling
| Taloga | Oklahoma’s Smallest County Seat!Taloga, the smallest of Oklahoma’s county seats, boasts a picturesque setting on the south bank of the Canadian River. Although several variations exist, it is believed that the name comes from the Muscogee Creek word meaning “rock in water.”
When you are in Taloga, tour the 1921 Dewey County Jailhouse Museum. In use until 1980, the museum features separate men’s and women’s areas plus maximum security. Open by appointment – (580) 328-5485 Taloga got its post office March 22, 1892, but the county’s name was not changed from D County to Dewey County until after the battle of Manila Bay in 1898. The hero of that battle was Admiral George Dewey. |
| Seiling | Seiling was the home in the early 1900’s of Carry A. Nation, the hatchet-wielding prohibitionist. Her two-story log house just west of town is no longer standing, but her history in the area lives on. Amos Chapman, the famed Army scout in the last few decades of the 19th Century, lived his retirement in Seiling and is buried there. Chapman was called “one of the bravest and best scouts I have ever known,” in the words of Colonel Richard Dodge, of General William T. Sherman’s staff.
Seiling was also home to one of Oklahoma’s most prosperous horse race tracks. The track, a half-mile oval was built at the northeast edge of town. People called Seiling “Little Louisville.” Little Louisville saw several firsts in Oklahoma racing circles: the first stationary starting gate, followed by the McMillan Electric Gate, then the first mechanical closed gate. The track closed in 1952. Drive by the Old Flour Mill several blocks west of Main Street — it’s quite interesting. EventsMusic Festivalin April Seiling TCRA Open Rodeoin August Lighted Christmas Paradein November |
| Vici | “Branded Best of the West” Vici has many exciting events going on throughout the year. One of the perhaps the best known event is the Great Western Trail Drive which takes place annually the first Thursday, Friday and Saturday in June. Just a few of the things we have planned this year include; Several vendors, Living History Exhibits, Horse Drawn Equipment, Moonbounce, Pony Rides, Quilt Show, Art Show, Petting Zoo, Old Time Saloon, Parade, Fireman Olympic Challenge, Square Dancers and Cloggers, Fish Fry, Ranch Rodeo, and Dance, with a big celebration in conjunction with Oklahoma’s Centennial happening on Saturday. There will also be drawings for merchandise all day. Vici also has a monthly Great Western Opry – Hear our house band and special guests play a mix of country, gospel, bluegrass and more at the Great Western Opry! Each month a different artist is featured in the lobby where guests can view and purchase art work, crafts, leather work, etc. The show is held monthly at the Vici High School Jerald Shaw Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. in the Vici High School. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and a concession stand is available offering homemade sandwiches, pie and snacks. We also host the annual Miss Dewey County Pageant which is open to girls ages 0-14 in Dewey County that is held in October. Our website is www.viciok.com where you can find more information on all these events. Vici Chamber of Commerce(580) 995-3425 Events:Western Oklahoma River Road Run3 county motorcycle poker run with 3 meals in May. Great Western Trail DriveBegins on Thursday, ends in Vici on Saturday in June |
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