Talk:Jay, Oklahoma

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The city of Jay was named after Jay Washbourne who was a grandson of a Cherokee missionary

Delaware County was established in 1907 from Cherokee County. It is said to have been named after the Delaware district of the Cherokee Nation, which derived its name from Delaware Town.

Local History

Jay has always been a town where the residents were willing to invest their time and money in a community effort to get something accomplished.

This community spirit had its beginning in 1908, when the people of Delaware County voted to move the courthouse to a centrally located area, from its temporary location at Grove. In anticipation of the courthouse moving, the town of Jay was born. The people built a building with private funds to house the courthouse. May 1913, the new courthouse burned to the ground. Six months after it burned, a new building was completed. The private citizens of Jay and Delaware County also built this building without tax money.

Once again, in 1941, fire gutted the two-story limestone structure. Within a year, the building was refurbished and back in operation.

This spirit was present in 1960 when private citizens built the Jay Memorial Hospital, again without using tax money.

Jay and all of Delaware County are rich in Indian Heritage and History. Many people in Jay and the surrounding area have Indian blood and are on the Indian Rolls. They proudly participate in their Indian traditions and culture. During the spring, summer, and fall, you are likely to find Indian ceremonials, pow wows and arts & crafts festivals. It is a heritage kept alive by the heirs of the original “Trail of Tears” Americans.

The Jay area is included in the boundaries of the Cherokee Nation and benefits from many of the Nation’s services. Many Cherokee Nation Tribal offices are located in Jay. The Cherokee Indians who came over the “Trail of Tears” from their homeland first settled Delaware County. White settlers came to Delaware County in the late 1800’s.

In 1998, Delaware County citizens voted to tax themselves and raise $4million to renovate its 80-year-old courthouse. A new 19,000-sq. ft. addition was built to house the new jail, courtrooms, judges’ chambers, district attorney and court clerk offices. Its exterior was built of stone to match the old building.

The interior of the old building was completely renovated while preserving its beautiful native limestone exterior. Its three floors house the expanded offices of the County Assessor, the Treasurer, and the County Clerk.

Also placed on a wall in the hallway connecting the two buildings is a new, updated, and more permanent World War II Memorial to replace an existing one, which lists the names of the young men and women who left Delaware county to serve in the armed service during World War II.

Area Attractions

Delaware County Historical Museum – The museum will provide countless memories of life like it was in the "Good Old Days." Admission is free

Pensacola Dam Tours – This structure is the largest multiple arch dam in the world, just over 1-mile in length. Tours are conducted daily.

Satsuki Gardens – Serene garden plot which combines Japanese landscaping, plants, water, and stone.

Har-Ber Village – World’s largest free antique museum, located just west of Grove.

Cherokee Queen II – Her first year 1989 on Grand Lake, she was voted Oklahoma’s largest tourist attraction of the year. The Cherokee Queen is a 400-passenger paddle wheeler, 128 ft. in length and 30 ft. in width.

Picture in Scripture Amphitheater – This is the sight where the biblical dramatization of Jonah and the Whale ran for 18 years. There will be a new outdoor drama in 2002. Located in Disney.

The Cherokee Heritage Center – Located in Tahlequah.

The "Trail of Tears" Drama – You will witness the fascinating story of the Cherokees, Located in Tahlequah.

Area Golf - There are many beautiful are golf courses including Patricia Island, Noel, and Grand Cherokee Golf.

Natural Falls State Park – This park is located near West Siloam Sprinngs,OK

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