McIntosh County Democrat

07/07/2025

Checotah Stories From the Past

114 Years Ago-1911
Open for Business
The new restaurant building of G.A. Hughes on Broadway was given the finishing touches the first of the week and on yesterday the establishment was thrown open
to the public.
The place is attractive and inviting and Gus will no doubt continue to feed the multitude as heretofore.

75 Years Ago-1950
McIntosh County Democrat
CHECOTAH STILL IS METROPOLIS OF THE COUNTY
Checotah has regained its place as the metropolis of McIntosh County, it is
revealed in the 1950 census return released this week by Noble Stewart, district
supervisor.
The unofficial count released by Stewart shows Checotah with a population of
2,624 compared to 2,440 in the 1940 count, giving the city an increase in
population during the 10-year period of 514.

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07/04/2025

07/04/2025

Freedom Fest Fun Run 🏃‍♀️ 🏃🏻

07/03/2025

🎓 Reunited & Honored!
The Checotah Class of 1975 came together for their 50th reunion — and gave a warm hometown welcome to Jim Caro, this year’s Significant Alumni honoree. 🇺🇸

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https://www.mcintoshdemocrat.com/2025/07/03/classmates-reunite-years-apart-checotah-alumni-weekend/

Class of 1975 honor Jim Caro as & #039;Significant Alumni& #039;

07/03/2025

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07/02/2025

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07/01/2025

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06/30/2025

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06/27/2025

🎆🇺🇸 Checotah’s Freedom Fest is Back — Bigger & Better Than Ever! 🇺🇸🎆

Get ready for a full day of family fun, fierce competition, and unforgettable fireworks at Checotah’s Fourth of July Freedom Fest — the biggest celebration our community has ever seen!

📍 Checotah Sports Complex
📅 Friday, July 4

🎯 What’s Happening:
🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️Freedom Fest 5K Fun Run at 7am
🎉 Co****le, 3v3 Basketball & Pickleball Tournaments
🎣 Kids’ Fishing Derby
🚣‍♂️ Cardboard Boat Race (laughs guaranteed!)
🏌️‍♂️ Hole-in-One Challenge
🚜 Kids’ Tractor Pull
💦 Mud Run – find cash in the splash, sponsored by Peoples National Bank
🏁 Power Wheel, Wheelbarrow & Wheelchair Races
🎶 Food trucks, vendors & live music all day
🌟 Cap it all off with an epic fireworks show at 9:45 p.m.

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🧨 Come celebrate freedom, family and fun with your Checotah neighbors — it's going to be a Fourth to remember!