![]() ![]() It was known as the Minco Townsite and Investment Company. On October 14, 1901, local citizens formed a company for the purpose of selling vacant lots in the town to encourage settlement. On Augthe Chickasaw Nation's land was opened to white settlement, in turn making Minco a railroad hub for the entire region. The Rock Island Railroad Co.'s original purpose in extending the railroad to Minco was to provide a gateway for the shipping of cattle from the grazing lands of the Chickasaw Nation, just to the south of the town. (Caddo Bill) Williams, owner of the Half Moon Ranch, who started Silver City in 1872 by building a trading store for those cattlemen driving their herds of cattle up the Chisholm Trail. His wife was Miss Maggie (Margaret) Williams, a daughter of W. Campbell owned the occupancy rights of the land that the town was built on. until the railroad was extended further south two years later. In its early stages it was a very busy town because of its location at the end of the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad Co. Five yrs old and under free.Minco was originally settled sometime around 1890, several years before Oklahoma achieved statehood. on Highway 37ġ0am-2pm: Carriage Rides by Thompson Carriages Located 1 1/4 mile east of 4-way stop sign on Main St. Shawnee Mills pancakes and sausage breakfast. Location: At the High School (Arts and Crafts)ħ:00am - 10:00am: Chamber of Commerce BreakfastĬhamber of Commerce Breakfast in the First Methodist Church, on hwy 81, 2 blks north of Main 7:00 AM to 10 AM. ![]() When he's not on TV, he's playing the banjo and has released three bluegrass comedy albums, "Son of a Beekeeper", "Banjo Farms." and "Banjos in Space". Lucas can be seen weekday mornings on Freedom 43's "Rise and Shine". TV Celebrity Lucas Ross will be at the Arts and Crafts Show.Įmmy award winning Minco native Lucas Ross has appeared in in feature films, national television shows and hundreds of regional commercials. Toy Drive: In need of new, unwrapped toys. KIDDIE TRACTOR PULL - The little ones take turns on leg powered scale model tractors and increasing loads just like the big ones.ġ0:00am - 4:00pm: Santa Claus - Downtown, featuring 21st Century Santa Location: Minco School (3 buildings) 311 SW 6th, (6th and Burt)ĭAIRY SAMPLES - As the land of milk and honey, Braum's Dairy and the Minco Chamber of Commerce will have free samples of milk, chocolate milk, and cheese. For booth space or information, call Ann Barnes 40 Location: Ross Honey Plant, 109 Belle StreetĪRTS and CRAFTS – Vendors include crafters, who have products or displays such as bird houses, cedar chests, quilt racks, honey candy, honey baskets, gourmet food products, wood, and iron crafts. ![]() Honey products, candy, and gifts will be available for purchase. Tours of the Ross Honey Plant are given throughout the day by owners Jim and Glenda Ross. This is the place to find pure sweet Oklahoma honey from the largest honey producing facility in the state. ![]() Please contact the Minco Chamber of Commerce for more information at (405) 352-0518 and ask for Nancy or Deana. It is a day to enjoy a feeling of an Old Fashioned Christmas in Minco, Oklahoma located on Highway 81 between El Reno and Chickasha, just 30 minutes southwest of Oklahoma City.Īnd tasty recipes that use honey? These are great: HONEY RECIPES (PDF format) Attendees will notice the aroma of food throughout town from local restaurants and food vendors. Honey products and gifts will be available for purchase.Īs the land of milk and honey, Minco dairy producers will have free samples of cheese and milk products. Now the Honey Festival, Saturday, December 3, has over 90 crafters, a quilt show, Honey Plant tours, kid’s Tractor Pull, and Made in Oklahoma products. The Minco Honey Festival started thirty two years ago by the Minco Chamber of Commerce with nine craft booths. ![]()
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