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From The Chamber DISCOVER DURANT, the City of college. SOSU enhances our rural Magnolias! Durant is the Gateway to STAFF setting by providing quality Savage Lake Texoma, home of the World’s JANET REED Storm sporting events, theatrical and Largest Peanut, Southeastern Okla- Executive Director musical productions including the homa State University and the great [email protected] renowned Oklahoma Shakespearean Choctaw Nation. Durant’s high quality Festival each summer. SOSU also and affordable family-valued lifestyle KATIE QUINN includes an award-winning Aviation is located a convenient 90 miles north Chamber Manager Program. of Dallas on Highway 75 and 150 miles [email protected] Be sure to visit our charming southeast and south from both Okla- downtown. The Durant Main Street homa City and Tulsa. Visit Durant and JENNIFER BREWER program has enhanced the original experience our hospitality and strong Chamber Assistant business district through working sense of community while enjoying with business owners, property [email protected] our recreation and entertainment. owners, partners and volunteers. Recreational opportunities are Along with a variety of restaurants abundant on beautiful Lake Texoma, JENNIFER TAYLOR and unique shopping on Main Street, offering a wide variety of water sports. Membership Services another asset to our downtown is the Only 15 minutes from Durant, the lake [email protected] Three Valley Museum. Three Valley has 89,000 acres of water to enjoy. Museum received its name from the With the numerous activities, Lake more. three rivers – Red, Blue and Washita – Texoma can make anyone’s vacation Durant is fortunate to have the flowing through our area and features the ultimate experience. headquarters of the Choctaw Nation many historic articles and exhibits. Don’t forget to include historic Fort located in our city with Chief Gary Whether you are DISCOVERING Washita in your agenda as well. Fort Batton and Assistant Chief Jack Aus- DURANT on a visit or establishing Washita is located 15 miles northwest tin, Jr. providing leadership for the a permanent residence, we invite of Durant at 3348 State Road 199. Choctaw Nation. Many of their busi- you to come and enjoy our hospital- The Magnolia Festival is one of the ness enterprises operate throughout ity and quality of life. For additional largest events in south central Okla- Bryan County, and among the most information on Durant, contact the homa and celebrates its 23rd year in popular is the Choctaw Casino and Durant Area Chamber of Commerce 2019. Festivities begin the weekend Resort which provides a wide variety at 580-924-0848 or visit us online at after Memorial Day at the Choctaw of first class entertainment. In 2018, www.durantchamber.org, Facebook Event Center. The Festival is packed several projects including the new and Twitter. Also stop by our office with family fun including the Texoma Choctaw Health Clinic, Wellness Cen- located at 215 N. 4th Avenue from 8:00 Arts Association Art Show, carnival, ter and Headquarters were completed. a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday. live entertainment, unique shopping Durant is proud to be home to Discover Durant – we’re a great booths, food vendors, fireworks, 5K & Southeastern Oklahoma State Uni- place to be! #MyDurant Fun Run, Rotary Bike Ride and much versity (SOSU), a four-year regional www.durantchamber.org

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Area Statistics POPULATION Durant (74701): 23,681 Bryan County: 46,774 State of Oklahoma: 4,027,541 DURANT AREA STATISTICS (74701) Households: 9,259 Families: 5,529 Average Household Size: 2.42 Median Age: 33.4 Median Household Income: $41,811 Average Household Income: $57,363 Per Capita Income: $22,826

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outheastern Oklahoma ern was one of only six of the State University, one of 25 public colleges and univer- Ssix institutions in the sities in Oklahoma not to raise Regional University System tuition costs this year. of Oklahoma (RUSO), was Southeastern is accredited established as a normal school by the Higher Learning Com- in 1909 with an early mission mission and holds a number of training public school of specialty accreditations, teachers. including The Association to Under fifth-year president Advance Collegiate Schools of Sean Burrage, the Universi- Business International (John ty has seen unprecedented Massey School of Business) enrollment growth. Fall 2018 and The Council for the enrollment was 4,483 students, Accreditation of Educator the highest level in 40 years Preparation. and one of the highest totals The University, which offers in the 109-year history of the 38 bachelor’s degree pro- institution. grams and 13 master’s degree At the same time, Southeast- programs, is nationally known

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10 Discover Durant 2019 for such fields of study as Avi- Southern Oklahoma in Ard- percent annually are first-gen- who comprise approximately ation, Elementary Education, more; Eastern Oklahoma State eration college graduates. 30 percent of the total student Business, and Occupational College-McAlester campus; Southeastern is also ranked enrollment. Safety and Health. Tinker Air Force Base; Rose annually among the top 10 Athletically, the Southeast- In addition to the main cam- State College; and Grayson schools nationally in produc- ern Savage Storm compete in pus at Durant, programs/class- College in Denison, Texas. ing Native American grad- the Great American Confer- es are offered at the Southeast- Approximately 85 percent of uates. It offers a number of ence of NCAA Division II. ern-McCurtain County branch Southeastern students receive innovative programs to assist For more information, visit campus; University Center of financial aid, and more than 50 Native American students, www.SE.edu.

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www.DurantChamber.org 11 Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Welcome to Durant and Choctaw Country Halito! The Choctaw Nation of Oklaho- beaded jewelry and more – all set in these ma welcomes you to Durant. state-of-the-art business facilities. With tribal culture on full display Nearby, just off of the 20-acre campus, throughout the calendar year, from are several more Choctaw Nation offices Wildcat Month (January) to Blackberry and businesses, including Choctaw Pub- Month (June) and Big Panther Month lic Safety, the Choctaw Nation Language (December), the 10,000 employees and building and Choctaw Print Services. almost 200,000 members of the Choctaw Outside of Durant, the Choctaw Nation Nation say, Yakoke for joining us and has federal contracts to develop drone enjoy Durant! aviation and, with a 30-year history of Durant is the county seat of Bryan proven success as a military and civil- County, one of the 10½ counties in ian contractor, Choctaw Defense is the southeastern Oklahoma that are home to nation’s leading Native American defense the Choctaw Nation. Chukka Hina road manufacturer. Also, Choctaw Global Staff- Chief Gary Batton, left, and Assistant is where the five-story Choctaw Nation ing provides more than 600 medical pro- Chief Jack Austin Jr. provide leadership Headquarters is located, on a campus fessionals to 44 states and 19 countries. for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, that includes a number of tribal service All are signs of a vibrant tribal economy the third largest American Indian tribe facilities, such as the two-story Choctaw that has almost a two-billion-dollar im- in the United States. Their traditional at- Nation Regional Medical Clinic, Choctaw pact on the State of Oklahoma annually. tire exemplifies pride in the tribal values Medical Administration building, Choc- The Choctaw Nation is also known for of “Faith, Family and Culture.” taw Community Center, Choctaw Food its warm hospitality. Visitors are invited Distribution Center, Choctaw Wellness to stay for a while in beautiful Choctaw pools (the year-around indoor pool is a Center, a Choctaw Child Development Country, bordered by Lake Texoma (the family favorite) and multi-level covered Center and soon, the new Choctaw state’s largest), the ancient Kiamichi parking garage surround a variety of Nation Judicial Center. The campus also Mountains, Ouachita National Forest and adult gaming areas. These popular gam- includes a lighted walking path, two large early-day settlement of Tvshka Homma. ing sties offer easy-play slot machines to ponds, a hillside amphitheater, a Choctaw Located at the southern access to national televised poker tournaments. Store and the Roots Café. Durant, the intersection of Highway Gilley’s is among the several club From family researchers and history 69/75 and Choctaw Road, is the spec- choices to dance or catch live music. buffs to art lovers and Indian culture tacular Choctaw Casino & Resort. This Front-and-center of the complex is the enthusiasts, all will enjoy the free guided go-to place has emerged into a getaway Grand Theater. The 1,500-seat auditorium tours that are available in most buildings. destination for Dallas and the multi-state is not only suitable for business meetings, Visitors can view hundreds of original region. such as the Oklahoma Chapter of Native works of art by native Choctaw artists, his- The complex of four hotels, 14 restau- American Chamber of Commerce, but torical photographs and early examples of rants, more than a dozen clothing and top-touring concerts. Reba, Little Big cultural artifacts – pottery, wood carvings, other stores, a coffee shop, five swimming Town, Kiss, Aerosmith, Kid Rock and Paul SHELBURNE HEATING & AIR LLC SALES * SERVICE * INSTALLATION

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The lobby of the new Choctaw Nation Headquarters is filled with traditional music and dance as tribal members preserve and share their heritage.

Anka are among sold-out entertainment than 30 camper hook-up sites. The park’s of July and Choctaw Nation Labor Day acts to take the stage. lodge features a video game room, public Festival are among holidays filled with Attached to the resort is a fami- computers, a full-kitchen-equipped meet- extra fun for all ages throughout the ly-friendly entertainment spot called The ing hall, picnic tables, cook-out grills, a Choctaw Nation. District. A four-screen, first-run cinema pool and shower amenities. It is an ideal Chief Gary Batton, Assistant Chief anchors the glittering neon bowling place for family reunions of all sizes. Jack Austin Jr. and the Councilpersons of lanes, arcade and variety-filled food court There are 14 full-service Choctaw Trav- the 12 Choctaw Districts keep the values of The District. el Plazas dotting southeast Oklahoma, of “faith, family and culture” at the heart For outdoor-loving travelers, the Choc- two are in Durant with adjoining Casino of Choctaw Nation endeavors. taw RV Park is located directly across Too rooms, a tobacco shop and Burger Chief Batton says, “We hope you enjoy from the Choctaw Casino & Resort. The King. your time here with us. In Choctaw, there Choctaw RV Park, named the nation’s At certain times of the year, Choctaw is no word for good-bye. Instead, we say best KOA, is open year-around with more Country is even more festive. The Fourth Chi pisa la chike, I’ll see you later.”

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16 Discover Durant 2019 valve in people with aortic valve stenosis, Spring and Fall 2018 Hospital Safety accrediting body of its type in the United will be available. Grading periods. The designation recog- States. The neuro-interventional center at Tex- nizes TMC’s efforts in protecting patients The TMC Breast Care Center is the oma Medical Center offers biplane angi- from harm and meeting the highest safe- region’s only Breast Imaging Center of ography, which is an advanced, minimally ty standards in the United States. Excellence and is fully accredited by the invasive technology used to diagnose and TMC is certified as a Primary Stroke American College of Radiology in mam- treat stroke and other neurological condi- Center by The Joint Commission, a mography, stereotactic breast biopsy, tions, including brain aneurysms, carotid recognition considered to be the gold breast ultrasound and ultrasound-guided artery blockages, brain and neck tumors, standard for stroke care. As a Level III breast biopsy. intracranial hemorrhages and arteriove- designated trauma center, the hospital is nous malformations. prepared to provide advanced emergency Committed to Quality The hospital’s operating rooms offer services to victims of motor vehicle acci- Texoma Medical Center is one of the advancements for a variety of compre- dents, heart attacks and other trauma. largest employers in the region and is hensive surgical services including both The TMC Diabetes LifeCenter is recog- continually searching for the best health- robotic single-site hysterectomy and nized by the American Diabetes Associa- care professionals to join its team. The gallbladder removal. Laparoscopic proce- tion for meeting national standards for di- medical staff continues to grow as the dures such as weight-loss surgery, hernia abetes self-management education, while region’s best doctors choose to prac- repair and kidney removal mean smaller the TMC Center for Wound Healing and tice at TMC. In addition to all of these incisions, which in turn allow for less Hyperbaric Medicine has been deemed advancements, patients can expect a trauma, less scarring and faster recovery. a Center of Excellence by Healogics™. dedication to care and compassion from The hospital’s bariatric surgery program the TMC staff. Nationally Recognized Care is fully accredited by the Metabolic and To find a physician or learn more about Texoma Medical Center was awarded Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Qual- Texoma Medical Center, visit the hospital an ‘A’ during both The Leapfrog Group’s ity Improvement Program — the only website at www.texomamedicalcenter.net.

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Education Durant has a state-of-the-art high school For more than 100 years, Durant Public expansion has led Durant Schools to its core curriculum program for each year. Schools has served as the flagship of highest enrollment ever with a population The district’s achievement scores are our community. With a proud history of exceeding thirty six hundred students. above national and state levels. With outstanding achievement, winning both Durant citizens vote to support school the help of the Safe Schools/Healthy state and national honors in academics, bond issues on a regular basis, which Students program, the district has begun music, and sporting events, Durant ISD ensures that students are provided with programs such as the Truancy Court is poised to carry on the tradition of excel- a safe and educationally sound learning project and Reconnecting Youth to lower lence. Each of the seven DISD sites is environment. Parents, faculty, business drop-out rates and give an extra boost to committed to offering current curriculum members, and volunteers all play active those students who may need just a little and digital tools to provide an excep- roles in Durant ISD schools. more help. tional educational experience for every The Durant High School was built on Durant ISD has three times the number student. Students at all sites are excel- Gerlach Drive and opened for the 2011-12 of faculty with advanced degrees than ling under the Oklahoma state testing school year. Other structures that were the state average, with 100 percent of the program. Within the Oklahoma Academ- completed after the building opened in- early childhood teachers having a mas- ic Performance rating system, students clude a vocational/agricultural classroom ter’s degree. The school district also can in grades 3 thru 8 scored an average of building, softball and baseball field, tennis boast of its award-winning band, choir, 180 points higher than the state average courts and football practice facilities. The drill team, athletics and cheerleading last year. Durant High School boasts football practice fields are equipped with programs. academic accomplishment with thirteen lights. The six campuses comprising Durant National Merit Scholars in the last fifteen Durant’s multi-million dollar High ISD are: Durant High School, Durant years and nearly 60% of all graduates School has a new facility for sports that, Middle School, Durant Intermediate pursuing higher education. Behind the as they say, “levels the playing field.” The School, and three elementary campuses success of DISD, is the commitment of name multi-sports says it all. It has areas named Northwest Heights, Washington our award-winning faculty. With over 71% for football with markings on the field just Irving and Robert E. Lee Early Childhood of the faculty holding advanced degrees, like a football field. Track runners can run Center. teachers demonstrate that high expecta- around the outside edge of the surface. tions are not just something they teach, Batting nets can be lowered to catch base- but something they live. balls or golf balls that are hit. The turf Community involvement has been the even has home plate as well as bases for SUPERINTENDENT key to success for Durant Public Schools. baseball base running and practice. Durant’s booming economy has created Durant’s public school system has been Duane Merideth over 5000 new jobs in the past 10 years mentioned by two Oklahoma governors (580) 924-1276 making employment growth in Bryan as being exceptional schools and in the County the highest in the state. With last 16 years had nine teachers make the 1323 Waco St., Durant new employment opportunities, come state’s top list. The high school also fol- new families and in turn new students for lows the four-by-four program, requiring www.durantisd.org Durant Schools. This recent economic all graduates to have four courses in the

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26 Discover Durant 2019 Area Parks Durant has 10 public parks for exercise, Carl Albert Park will be fenced in and there block of Northeast Third Avenue. fun and relaxation. From the Multi-Sports are plans to install a fenced play area for Amenities include playground equip- Complex to its public swimming pool to younger children. There are also plans for ment, pavilion, paved jogging/walking historic Dixon Durant Park, the City of horse shoe pits, an adult play area and a 35 track, basketball court, ADA-accessible Magnolias is constantly improving and by 100-foot multi-purpose area. In addition, restrooms at the ball field, lighted Little maintaining its public recreational facilities. the tennis courts are scheduled to get new League baseball diamond and a “splash The city is currently in Phase II of its lights. pad.” swimming pool renovations. The pool has been resurfaced and much of its mechanical Billy Miller Park Lake Durant systems have been upgraded. Public Works A 1.9-acre park located at the end of Lake Durant is located six miles north Director Marty Cook said the work is on- South Second to South Fifth avenues, north of Durant on Highway 78 and is open daily going and the pool is on schedule to open of Mineral Bayou. from sunrise to sunset. The lake features over Memorial Day Weekend just in time Amenities include four lighted ball fields 315 surface acres of water, 4,200 acre-feet for Summer 2019. (two softball, two baseball), concession, re- of water, 500 acres of natural landscape, By then he said the locker rooms, conces- strooms, covered spectator seating, batting a large pavilion with grill, picnic tables, a sion stands, and other areas will be reno- cages, playground equipment, open free- fishing pier, boat ramp and paved parking, vated and brought into compliance with play area and paved parking. and 10 concrete RV pads with electricity, the American’s with Disabilities Act. This water and sewer hookups. Camping fee is will include slip-resistant, hygienic floors Carl Albert Park $15 per night. The fishing season is Feb. in the shower areas and restrooms and air A 27.9-acre park located at North Wash- 1-Nov. 30 and weekends only in December conditioning in the office and concessions and January. area for pool staff. ington Avenue and Carl Albert Drive. Amenities include a skateboard park, Outdoors, the decking around the pool Leonard Morgan Park will be replaced with a material that will three lighted tennis courts, pavilions, gaze- provide better traction and a cooler surface bo, restrooms, picnic tables, grills, benches, A 9-acre park on Southeast Third Avenue, in the hot summer sun. At the southside playground equipment, open free-plat area north of Mineral Bayou. Amenities in- of the pool there will be shaded areas with and paved jogging/walking trails with large clude soccer fields, T-ball and one lighted misting stations for those who want to take shade trees. Carl Albert Park has a “Dream machine-pitch baseball field, concession, a break from the water. Court” basketball court that was installed as playground equipment, paved parking and The swimming pool isn’t the only facility part of partnership with Nancy Lieberman restrooms. getting an ADA upgrade. The Sherrill Fami- Charities. ly, public benefactors who sponsor Colton’s Lloyd Plyler Park Run each to benefit public health and safety Dixon Durant Park A 5-acre park located on South Fifth projects, are donating handicapped acces- A 6-acre park located on North 10th Avenue, between Louisiana and Mississippi sible swings. These swings have platforms Avenue between Walnut and Willow streets. streets. Amenities include newly upgraded that will accommodate a wheelchair, allow- Amenities include paved parking, lighted baseball diamond, batting cages, ing children with disabilities to enjoy the benches, grills, ADA-accessible restrooms, dressing facilities, concession, restrooms, same playground activities as their peers. six lighted tennis courts, basketball court, playground equipment, picnic area, and Marty Pope, parks superintendent for the quarter-mile walking/jogging track, picnic pavilion and street parking. City of Durant, said the swings are being and pavilion area and playground equip- installed at Dixon Durant, Carl Albert and ment including swings, jungle gyms, slides Schuler Park Keithly parks. In addition, a splash pad is and climbers. A 2.5-acre park located at North Fourth being added at Keithly Park. Avenue and Poplar Street. Amenities in- The Dream Court basketball facility at Durant Multi-Sports clude a 20-foot-by-30-foot pavilion, ADA-ac- Complex cessible public restrooms, playground equipment for children of all ages, swings The Durant Multi-Sports Complex is and grills. a multi-purpose athletics facility located two miles southeast of Durant on Highway Slaton Park 78. The complex consists of baseball and softball fields, soccer fields and a football A 16-acres park located on Northeast stadium/track field. Fifth Avenue, between Pine and Elm streets. Amenities include a lighted softball Keithley Park field, paved parking, concession, public restrooms, lighted Little League football A 2.5-acre park located North of the for- fields, open free-play area, playground mer George Washington School in the 300 equipment and several large shade trees.

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42 Discover Durant 2019 History of Bryan County Achille The story for the origin of the name is that a group of Cherokees settled the area during the Civil War and named it Atsila, the Cherokee word for fire. A post office was established on June 30, 1910, with the name “Achille.” Albany The Albany Post Office was established on July 10, 1874, with Joseph N. Thomp- son as the first postmaster. Calera Grammar School was part of their culture. The Choctaws and crew in the fire station and the town Armstrong became good targets because of their now has EMS service 24/7. The town On the banks of the Blue River is the possession of horses, highly prized by the has a veterans memorial at the Calera community of Armstrong, named for Caddos. After many battles, legend tells, Ballpark. It honors all veterans, not just Frank C. Armstrong, a member of the the final Caddo was killed on the hills those from Calera. Also on these grounds, Dawes Commission. The community was southeast of the present community. The located in the northern part of the town, is near the site of the Armstrong Academy, town prospered greatly, especially when the Jack Stockton Community Building. named for William Armstrong, a Choctaw the Katy Railroad arrived after the Civil Originally the community was named agent. It also served as the capital of the War. Aaron Harlan followed the railroad “Cale.” The first authorized post office Choctaw Nation for nearly two decades. construction looking to establish a site for Cale, I.T., was established on Nov. 30, for his Tishomingo business. An engineer 1889, with John C. Womach as postmas- Bennington told him a permanent station would be ter. On June 20, 1899, a new post office The community received its name needed about 30 miles north of the Texas was established with the name Sterret, I.T. from the mission started here, commonly line, and he estabmaster. It became an The Katy Railroad would not agree to the called Bennington Mission. Its predeces- incorporated town Nov. 27, 1898. The first name change and continued calling the sor was the Mount Pleasant Mission, a mayor was Charlie McPherren. The In- area Cale or Cale Switch until 1911 when Presbyterian mission started by the Rev. dian Territory museum and library is on the name, “Calera,” was finally adopted. A.G. Lansing. It was renamed “Benning- Buffalo Street in the historic downtown. ton” by the Rev. Charles C. Copeland The museum is dedicated to Caddo his- Cartwright who grew up near Bennington, Vt. A post tory. It has a memorial to honor the three When viewing Bryan County com- office was established on Aug. 7, 1883. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers killed munities by age, Cartwright jumps out entire town was moved two miles south in the line of duty May 26, 1978. Troopers as one of the newest. It literally became to its present position when the Frisco James Pat Grimes, Houston F. Summers a community because of a dam. When Railroad was built in 1902. and Billy G. Young died in the line of construction began on the Denison Dam duty during shoot-outs with escapees in 1939, a community of shelters – tents, Bokchito Claude Dennis and Michael Lancaster. shanties and trailers – for workmen was The escapees were killed that same day in The word is from the Choctaw meaning erected on the north side. It was named the yard of a Court Street home. The Rex “big creek.” Like Bennington, the com- for Wilburn Cartwright, a former U.S. con- Theater also is located downtown, and munity moved from its original site to be gressman. A post office was established the town has an organization active in near the railroad. It incorporated on April April 25, 1940. preserving the historic downtown. 27, 1901. Colbert Calera Caddo The area was settled in 1846 by the fam- Calera borders Durant to the south The town was named after one of the ily of Benjamin Colbert. He established and like Durant, has seen tremendous original Native American tribes that farms, ranches, a grist mill and cotton gin. economic growth. Several new eating es- lived in southeastern Oklahoma. The He established the first steam-driven saw- tablishments have opened in recent years Choctaws settled the area and came into mill in the area. Since the Colbert family and the town now has its own hotel. Other constant conflict with the Caddos. Unlike owned everything, people began to refer new business projects are in the works. the Choctaws, the Caddos were warriors to the area as Colbert. The family began Bryan County EMS has an ambulance and hunters and raiding other “nations” a ferry business across the Red River

www.DurantChamber.org 43 History of Bryan County called “Colbert’s Ferry.” A post Blue River. They filed claim on established on Oct. 20, 1890. located near Kenefic on the office was established Nov. 17, Jan. 10. 1910. The Diamonds Blue River and named for J. H. 1853. Colbert is continuing to believed the M. O. & G. Rail- Matoy Nail and his son, Oscar, who grow. It has a Dollar General road would build a depot on Nestled in the northeast owned and operated a stable and construction is expected this spot. It never materialized. corner of Bryan County, Matoy for changing horse teams of to begin soon on a $6 million Although a post office was is pretty much a memory the Butterfield Stage Line. Love’s Travel Stop that will established June 25, 1910, it now. Settled by early pioneer include two fast-food restau- closed two years later on June families like the Folsoms and Roberta rants. The town has an active 30, 1912. The town was aban- Jameses, the once-vital com- The community of Rober- chamber of commerce that doned and the land returned munity received its name from ta received its name due to meets monthly. Officials say to agricultural use. Mary Abigail (Folsom, James) poor penmanship. As was the the economic growth in Du- Matoy. William M. Matoy was custom, when the first post rant is creating a ripple effect Kemp a Cherokee who, after the Civil office opened, it was to be for Colbert and that growth Likewise, the community of War, traveled to the area and named after the first postmas- from the Dallas, Texas, area Kemp was named after anoth- went to work for Mary Abigail ter, James Roberts. However, continues to head north. er prominent Native American James, a widow. Later they federal officials could not family, particularly Jackson married. A post office was es- properly read the name and Diamond Kemp, who acted as an inter- tablished in 1901 but was later thought the “s” on the end of The development was pure preter for the Chickasaws in closed in 1921. Roberts was an “a.” Thus, the land speculation by W.D. and Alabama and, when removed post office of Roberta opened Ethel Diamond, who bought to Indian territory, became Mead on March 23, 1893. land allotted to Marie Jane a local leader. Originally the In 1890, C.W. Meade moved Ady, a Choctaw native, seven community was called Warner to the community of Double Silo miles north of Durant near the Springs. A post office was Springs, just west of Durant. Like Nail’s Crossing, Silo He opened a general store, got its start as a stop along the and became the first postmas- Butterfield Stage Line. And, Gaddis & Gaddis ter. It was decided to call the again, as was the custom of Wealth Management post office, “Meade,” after its the day, the community was (Proudly Serving Durant Since 2005 and Oklahoma Since 1995) master, a common practice of named after its first postmas- the day. Later on the “e” was ter, Albert B. “Silo” Gates. It dropped from the name. It was established on Nov. 4, 1893 opened on April 10, 1894. and closed on Jan 31, 1946. Nail’s Crossing Utica This is another old com- Named after Utica, N. Y., munity that has all but the community’s post office disappeared. The crossing was opened on Feb. 14, 1894.

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46 Discover Durant 2019 Durant Main Street Shop. Eat. Live. in Downtown Durant ocated in the historic heart of downtown, Durant Main Street is the place Lto shop, eat, and live. This nine-block district has something for everyone, including unique boutiques and retail shops, art galleries, salons and spas, delicious restaurants, entertaining bars, a fascinating museum, loft apartments, and bustling business offices. Seasonal attractions in downtown include the Magnolia Farmer’s Market during spring, summer and fall months, Outdoor Movie Nights on the Square, the Downtown Beach, First Friday, Trick- or-Treat on Main Street, Downtown in December holiday festivities, Shop Small Saturday, and many others. Dancing with the Stars and Colton’s Main Street Durant Main Street Run are premier annual events that raise funds for downtown projects. One of the primary promoters of Down- preservation, economic growth, and a town Durant is the Durant Main Street sense of community. Founded in 1997, the program, a non-profit, community based program partners with small business organization dedicated to revitalizing merchants, property investors, communi- historic downtown Durant by promoting ty leaders, and volunteers to enhance the downtown district, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Durant Main Street program mod- els its operations after the “Four Point Ap- proach” developed by the National Main Street organization as a proven method of comprehensive commercial district revitalization. There are four specific points, which work together to build a sustainable, and complete community revitalization effort: Organization, Design, Promotions, and Economic Vitality. The vision of Durant Main Street is to serve as the catalyst for economic growth and community development in Down- town Durant by: Advancing a positive image of down- the university community, and industry town and promoting it as an exciting Unifying retail and service businesses place to shop, live, work, and invest with a reputation for hospitality, team Sustaining and improving the appear- work, and friendly customer service ance of downtown To explore more about Durant Main Enhancing the economic vitality of the Street, visit www.durantmainstreet.org, entire district contact 580-924-1550, or stop by our office Hosting activities that will benefit at 110 North Second Avenue in Down- #WingWallDurant mural downtown businesses, residents, tourists, town Durant.

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48 Discover Durant 2019 7 Durant Young Professionals urant Young Profession- als (DYP), under the Dguidance and direction of the Durant Area Chamber of Commerce, was launched in 2013 as a way to serve young professionals (20s, 30s, and the “young-at-heart”) in the Durant area. The mission statement for DYP reads: To provide opportunities to experience life with young professionals; opportunities to emerge and develop as leaders; and opportunities to engage the community through learning and service for the purpose of identifying, retaining and supporting the latest group of movers, shakers, and history makers of southern Oklahoma. DYP’s involvement in the community is invaluable and Durant Young Professionals hosts the NextGen Oklahoma Leaders Networking Event. has hosted several community-wide events including hours of volunteer time and legislative forums and more. service including Keep Durant Throughout the year, DYP Clean & Green’s Adopt-an-Ar- membership meetings include ea program and more. social networking events like For more information on pub trivia, bowling, or dinner Durant Young Profession- gatherings as well as profes- als, contact the Durant Area sional development events. Chamber of Commerce DYP members also participate at 580-924-0848 or visit Du- in a countless number of rant Young Professionals on community events providing Facebook.

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By Michael Clements [email protected] The City of Durant is moving ahead with a plan to promote art and culture on an historic thoroughfare in the city. At its regular meeting in November, the council authorized the formation of an This is an artist’s rendition of what the gateway to the proposed South 9th Ave. Arts District Arts and Cultural Advisory would look like. Committee to begin develop- ing the South Ninth Avenue Star Integrative, the con- right of way by adding a turn ongoing projects, such as gar- Arts District. The plan is to sultants that coordinated lane. This would facilitate dens, have a specific individ- renovate South 9th Avenue development of the plan said traffic by allowing motorists ual or group tied committed from Main Street south to the it covers all those concerns to turn into parking areas to maintenance of the project. Highway 70 Bypass where while addressing infrastruc- without blocking lanes. In Kara Byrd, executive director it connects with the new ture needs. addition, the plan calls for of Imagine Durant, said that’s Choctaw Nation headquarters The plan calls for cross- adequate and strategical- why organizers are pushing complex. walks, better lighting and ly-placed parking areas. The for public involvement. The project is designed sidewalks along the roadway. objective is to promote a “Property owners can start to celebrate the diversity This will allow drivers and pe- “park-and-shop” atmosphere. planting trees. Signage is of South 9th, provide open destrians to safely travel the According to the master another way to participate,” spaces for festivals and public roadway and notice the other plan, the elements are already she said. “Signage can reflect events, and improve safety for improvements the plan calls in place to make South 9th the diversity of the corridor pedestrian and automobile for. However, the improve- Avenue a place to celebrate through color, use of materi- traffic. Collins and Durant ments would go beyond basic the arts and to host outdoor als and other creative means.” Area Chamber of Commerce infrastructure. festivals and events. Blue The plan was funded by Executive Director Janet The master plan also calls Start researchers said they a National Endowment for Reed said to see the plan to for each element to be tai- found a rich Hispanic and Na- the Arts “Our Town” grant. fruition will take input and lored to the area. Crosswalks tive American culture along The City of Durant, Oklaho- work from all segments of the would be works of art in the with a colorful local history. ma Shakespearean Festival, community. street reflecting the history From Sherrer’s restaurant to Durant Area Chamber of The master plan for the or culture of that part of the Villegas to Wright’s Drive Commerce, Choctaw Nation, district envisions an area that neighborhood. Street lights In to the connection to the Durant Main Street, Durant celebrates the diversity of would be painted in vibrant Choctaw complex, the plan’s Independent School District, South 9th Avenue, provides colors and patterns to be as writers said there is much to Imagine Durant, Red River open spaces for festivals and visually appealing in the day- work with in the area. Arts Association, SHARE, public events, and improves light as they are functional at Wieters pointed out that Southeastern Oklahoma State safety for pedestrian and night. the plan only works with University and Texoma Arts automobile traffic. Meghan The road would be widened sufficient buy in by property Association came together to Wieters, a planner with Blue to make full use of the 50-foot owners. It is important that apply for the grant.

54 Discover Durant 2019 Durant Industrial Authority Attracting jobs, prosperity for greater Durant Officials say abundance of jobs is good problem to have By Michael Clements [email protected] Since 1964, the Durant Industrial Authority has recruited industry and brought jobs to the city. Paul Buntz, inter- im executive director for the DIA said the board is ready to continue that mission. “I can see a need for long-term funding and a full-time director,” Buntz said. The DIA was established Aug. 14, 1964, when then Durant Mayor Louis Holderby, vice-mayor George Morrow and council members D.W. Keithley, Harold Fite and Leon Sherrer, signed the original trust indenture. As a public trust, the DIA could buy, lease or accept donations of land which it could then sell, lease or donate to another entity. The DIA can arrange financing and incentives for prospective industries and facilitate real estate transactions in ways that the city could not. The city council has final approval over the DIA’s work and the city of Durant reaps the benefits of that work while avoiding most CMC Steel Oklahoma is just one of several industries the Durant Industrial Authority of the liability. lured to Bryan County. Over the years, the DIA’s mission and methods have evolved with the changing Utilities Authority to cover some of the transferred $8.9 million to the DIA for legal and economic landscape. In the DIA’s expenses. This resulted in the re- administrative expenses. From 2004 to early days, the board was completely cruitment of two major employers which 2017, the DIA was involved in 58 indus- self-funded and was heavily involved in encouraged officials to find more funding trial development and new business real estate deals to fund its operations for the DIA. projects. This does not include capital and attract prospective industries. The implementation of a one-quarter projects such as building roads, railways A little more than 30 years ago, cent sales tax to finance the DIA gained or pipelines that created temporary jobs. then-Oklahoma Attorney General Jan Eric steam after city leaders saw what hap- It does include hotel, restaurant and other Cartwright issued an opinion that some pened when the DIA was funded. Buntz service industries. of the DIA’s practices were illegal. So, the said the sales tax, which was approved by “That quarter cent tax made a big dif- DIA switched tactics to mainly facilitating voters in 2003, has been the fuel for the ference,” Buntz said. an industry’s move to Bryan County. This city’s industrial recruitment engine. According to the DIA, those projects might entail mortgage financing, pushing The ordinance requires the DIA to at- involved the creation or retention of more for tax incentives, arranging meetings with tract jobs that pay a minimum of 1.5 times than 4,000 jobs at an investment of more local officials or landowners or solving the minimum wage and provide health than $333 million in Bryan County. DIA infrastructure problems. insurance benefits. It prohibits any sales board member and Durant Area Cham- In the 1990s, Tommy Kramer was hired tax revenue from being used for adminis- ber of Commerce executive director Janet as the DIA’s executive director and be- trative expenses. Reed said this has resulted in a dearth of came its first full-time employee. Around From 2003 to 2017, the quarter-cent qualified workers. that time, the city began giving the DIA sales tax raised $9.9 million for industry “And that’s a pretty good problem to money from the Durant Community recruitment. From 2001 to 2017, the city have,” Reed said.

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Bryan Baptist Association Roberta Baptist Church APOSTOLIC 1914 W Main St, Durant 252 N Roberta Rd, Durant LUTHERAN Victory Tabernacle 580-924-2351 580-924-3434 Faith Lutheran Church 120 HWY 70 E, Durant 3802 N WASHINGTON, DURANT 580-924-0179 Calvary Baptist Church Silo Baptist Church 580-924-9907 715 W Louisiana, Durant 1379 Church Rd, Durant ASSEMBLY OF GOD 580-924-0862 405-542-5896 Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church 1524 W MAIN ST, DURANT First Assembly Of God Church Cobb Baptist Church Stone Creek Baptist Church 580-924-1309 303 N 49th Ave., Durant 34 Bryan Rd, Durant 987 Bryan Rd, Durant 580-924-2049 580-916-2870 580-775-7717 METHODIST BAPTIST Fairview Baptist Church Sunset View Baptist Church First United Methodist Church 5400 W MAIN ST, DURANT Armstrong Baptist Church 1200 W University, Durant 724 McLean Dr, Durant 580-924-2148 580-916-1093 580-924-4670 Corner of Main & Dunn, Armstrong 580-916-8579 First Baptist Church Western Meadows Baptist Church NAZARENE Bible Baptist Church 124 W Evergreen, Durant 53 Shawna Dr, Durant 580-924-3573 580-924-6006 First Church Of The Nazarene 2405 E Hwy 70, Durant 724 W Texas St, Durant 580-924-3103 580-924-0800 Grace Baptist Church CAMPUS MINISTRIES Blue Baptist Church 206 E Main, Durant Wesley Foundation at SOSU Pilgrim Nazarene Church 70 Berry St, Durant 580-924-4884 311 W University Blvd, Durant 2235 Cale Switch Rd, Durant 580-924-0647 765-730-0268 Lakepoint Community Church 580-924-2971 Brown Baptist Church 120 S 2nd Ave, Durant 39782 OK-78, Durant 580-916-2272 CATHOLIC NON-DENOMINATIONAL 580-924-5287 Abundant Life Texoma Primera Iglesia Bautista Saint Williams Catholic Church 802 W University Blvd, Durant 1307 N Washington Ave, Durant 1124 W Alabama, Durant 580-924-5646 580-920-0008 580-924-1989 Fusion Bible Church CHRISTIAN 1097 Gerlach DR, Durant First Christian Church 580-920-9955 301 N 3rd Ave, Durant 580-924-5252 Rejoicing Life Fellowship 1007 W Main St, Durant Community Christian Church 580-924-8380 5325 University Blvd, Durant 580-745-9247 The River 1280 W Mockingbird Ln, Durant CHURCH OF CHRIST 580-931-0910 7Th And Beech Church Of Christ Victory Life 624 W Beech St, Durant 3412 W University Blvd, Durant 580-924-1643 580-920-1791 Caddo Church Of Christ PENTECOSTAL We have three signature rooms available for your stay, 219 Buffalo St, Caddo along with a relaxing sun room to enjoy a cup of coffee or 580-367-9988 United Pentecostal Church 4129 W University Blvd, Durant a good book. Northwest Church Of Christ 580-924-6258 We also serve a complete home cooked breakfast, 1421 Chuckwa Dr, Durant So come and dream with us! 580-924-1366 PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian Church We are located COMMUNITY 501 N 15th Ave., Durant New Hope Community Church 580-924-0433 in the city of Durant at 1277 Redbud Ln, Durant 580-924-3050 SEVENTH-DAY 809 W Elm St. ADVENTIST EPISCOPAL Seventh-Day Adventist Church For more information Saint John’s Episcopal Church 225 Sunnymeadow Dr, Durant 515 W Beech St, Durant 580-924-4019 call us at (580) 304-7186 580-924-1332 or visit us at AlwaysDreambnb.com

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Insurance/Real Estate Agencies Are you interested in serving on any Chamber committees? ❑ Yes ❑ No Annual……..……………...…………….$200.00 Please choose which category best describes your business: __ A/C & Heating __ Economic Development __ Museums & Historical Organizations (Plus $25 per associate) __ Accounting & Tax Services __ Educational Facilities __ Oilfield Services Banks & Financial Institutions __ Advertising & Media __ Emergency Medical Services __ Office Supplies __ Animal Rescue __ Engravers __ Personal Service & Care $36.00 per million dollars of __ Apartments __ Event Services & Venues __ Pets & Veterinarians __ Architects __ Farm Equipment & Supplies __ Pharmacies Deposits as of June 30 each year __ Assisted Living __ Fireworks __ Photography Clubs/Organizations __ Attorneys __ Fitness Centers __ Physical Therapists __ Auto Dealers __ Florists __ Plumbing Services Annual…..………..………………………..$80.00 __ Auto Services __ Fuel-Gas, Propane, ETC __ Public Transit/Railroad __ Banks & Financial Services __ Funeral Homes & Directors __ Real Estate & Related Individuals __ Blood Institutes __ Furniture/Appliances/Mattresses __ Recreational Facilities __ Business & Employment Services __ Government Agencies __ Restaurants, Food & Beverage Employed..…………..………..…………$80.00 __ Computer Sales & Services __ Home & Garden __ Roofing Retired……..…………..………..………..$60.00 __ Clubs & Organizations __ Individuals __ RV Sales & Services __ Contractors & Construction Equipment __ Infection Control __ Sandblasting __ Counseling & Addiction Services __ Insurance __ Septic Systems & Products For Office Use Only: __ Churches & Related __ Janitorial Service/Supplies __ Shopping & Specialty Retail Annual Investment Amount: ______Casinos __ Jewelers __ Storage ❑ Bill Annually ❑ Monthly ACH __ Call Centers __ Laundry __ Tag Agencies __ Concierge Services __ Liquor Stores __ Telecommunications First Year Investment Paid: ______Daycare Centers __ Locksmiths __ Transportation/Trucking Payment Type: ______Dentistry __ Lodging __ Travel Agencies & Information __ Distribution/Manufacturing/Wholesale __ Medical Services __ Utilities

Signature: ______Date: ______

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CHURCHES & RELATED COMPUTER SALES & SERVICE First Christian Church 580-924-5252 Button 108, LLC 580-380-9095 First United Methodist Church 580-924-4670 Computer Services of Durant, Inc. 580-920-1216 Fusion Bible Durant 580-920-9955 Computer Techs 580-634-2324 Lakepoint Community Church 214-354-0730 DayOneWeb 580-924-4099 St. John’s Episcopal Church 580-924-1332 CONCIERGE SERVICES The River 580-931-0910 Victory Life Family Worship Center 580-920-1791 Steel Magnolia Services 580-740-1097

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