Located within the Southeast Region of the state, near the southeast corner of Labette County and has an elevation of 824ft. Chetopa, an early railroad town, is named for an Osage Native American Chief and was founded in 1868. Pop. 1,281 (2000). The Neosho River forms the town's eastern boundry. The town is famous for it's Pecan groves. Pecan nut harvesting is a thriving local industry. The fledgling town was nearly destroyed by Union troops early in the Civil War, rebuilt, only to be abandond by the railroads. Due to the richness of local resources, and trade with the Native American, the comunity perserverd and slowly grew. A stage line between Fort Scott National Historic Siteand Chetopa was established October 18, 1869, on which stages plied weekly trips.
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04/15 Coming to The area
OK Mozart Festival Bartlesville OK June9-15 Oklahoma's Premier Music Festival,
OK Mozart brings the highest quality professional musical and cultural experience to the state of Oklahoma and the middle United States.
National Poultry Festival Rogers AR June14-15 In addition to a music concert, the weekend events includes a golf tournament, fishing tournament, skeet shoot, horseshoe tournament, ladies luncheon, motorcycle rally, kids’ activities, ice cream socials, a barbecue cooking contest, and a barbecue fair where delicious food can be sampled.
Tulsa Greek Festival Tulsa OK September19-21 Build your own Greek dinner, enjoy some Greek desserts, buy a Greek cookbook with an area flavor, and imagine the sights, sounds, and smells of Mediterranean life.
Arkansas Apple Festival Lincoln AR October4-6 The centerpiece of the festival is the unequalled variety of arts and crafts, featuring works of some of the most talented artisans in the Ozarks. One of the highlights of the Arkansas Apple Festival is the Apple Core Throwing Contest, a test of strength, accuracy, aerodynamics, and just plain luck.
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