Historic Guthrie

On April 22, 1889, the Land Run opened the Unassigned Lands in what would become Oklahoma. Guthrie, a stop on the ATS&F railroad, was chosen as the Territorial Capitol and later the state Capitol in 1907. On June 11, 1910 a state-wide vote was held for the permanent placement of the capitol.  Oklahoma City won that election, and Guthrie became a sleepy country town.

Today, Guthrie stands as a monument to the extraordinary architecture and artistic vision that was a part of its original plan to be the capital. Residential and commercial zoning exist side-by-side in the historic district, and the city is a prime destination for tourists from all over the world. The quaint streets once again bustle with activity and commerce.

Guthrie has been the recipient of numerous awards and designations over the years. It is listed as the largest contiguous historic district on the National Register of Historic Places, was designated as one of the National Trust's Dozen Distinctive Destinations in 2004 and is A National Historic Landmark. Several notable movies have been shot in the historic district and Guthrie has been featured on many TV programs and in numerous magazine and newspaper articles focusing on notable historic towns.