The seat of Payne County, Stillwater is northeast of Oklahoma City and west of Tulsa. Its history began with the Boomer movement. In 1884, Captain William Couch led a caravan of Boomers across the Cherokee Outlet to a stream just inside the future Oklahoma Territory. The referred to the stream as the Still Water and to their settlement as Stillwater. Surrounded by the U.S. Cavalry, the Boomers returned to Kansas. The city was officially settled in 1889, when a post office was established there.
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Online portal for the city of Stillwater, with government information, documents/forms index, and departments directory. Includes city council meeting minutes, calendar of events, city news and public notices, visitor resources and local links.
http://www.stillwater.org/
City of Stillwater Public Library
The history, location, hours of operation, and calendar of programs and events of the public library in Stillwater, Oklahoma are posted, with an overview of its services, collections, and reference materials.
http://library.stillwater.org/
Located just one block east of the Oklahoma State University campus in Stillwater, Oklahoma, Eskimo Joe's is a college sports bar. Its history, menu and directions to the building are given, along with a schedule of events and hours of operation.
http://www.eskimojoes.com/
The Internet edition of the Stillwater News Press offers limited content from the print edition of the newspaper published in Stillwater, Oklahoma, with access to complete content available by subscription. Announcement forms, advertising specials and other resources are included.
http://www.stwnewspress.com/
Features online booking of hotel rooms in Stillwater, and provides detailed information along with photographs, city attractions and local weather forecasts.
http://www.qualityinn.com/hotel-stillwater-oklahoma-OK167
Stillwater Chamber of Commerce
Provides chamber information and details on all businesses serving the residents and visitors of Stillwater. Includes membership information, calendar of events, chamber activities, resources and community profile.
http://www.stillwaterchamber.org/
Stillwater Convention & Visitors Bureau
Contains tourism information and resources for making the most out of Stillwater attractions and recreational areas. Includes accommodation directory, meeting and event planning index, events calendar, maps and directions, sining and shopping guides, and community links.
http://www.visitstillwater.org/
Stillwater Flats is a student housing facility offering a variety of apartment options to students of Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Floor plans and a site plan are presented, and its location, amenities, and an online application system are included.
http://www.stillwaterflats.com/
