Travel Guide Sapulpa

The town is named after "Chief" James Sapulpa, a Creek from Alabama, who came to Indian Territory around 1850 and established a trading post. In 1886, the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad extended its Red Fork line to this area. This location became known as Sapulpa Station in honor of Sapulpa, who had befriended the railroaders. During the first three decades (1890-1920), Sapulpa's rapid growth can be attributed to railroad activities and the exploitation of natural resources, such as walnut trees, clay, oil, natural gas and sand for glass making.Although the town has little of interest today, one can still stop at two typical Route 66 restaurants and see some interesting relics near the town.