History & Culture

Skiatook is a city with deep historical roots dating back to its founding in 1880 by Cherokee Chief William C Rogers Since that time, Native American Culture has shaped Skiatook in a very significant way

Visitors and residents alike can experience the unique attraction, The Healing Rock, located off Lake Road This natural monument was once considered a healing site by the Osage and Quapaw tribes Enjoy a beautiful hike down the nature trail to the site of the Healing Rock, which ends at the edge of Skiatook Lake

Other ways you can partake in Skiatook's culture are attending the annual Kihekah Steh Pow Wow located near Javine Hill Taking place every Summer, you can see a wide variety of traditional dancing and gorgeous regalia The Skiatook Round Up Club hosts two open rodeos per year, in May and September

Learn more of our history and culture at the Skiatook Museum