Alluwe, Oklahoma facts for kids
Alluwe is a ghost town located in Nowata County, Oklahoma. A ghost town is a place where people used to live and work, but now it is mostly empty.
The town's post office first opened on October 23, 1872. It was called Lightening Creek, named after a nearby waterway. Later, on June 27, 1883, the town's name was changed to Alluwe. The post office stayed open under the name Alluwe until July 31, 1909.
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History of Alluwe
Alluwe was first settled as a community by the Delaware Indians. They were one of the early groups of people to live in this area.
Oil Discovery in Alluwe
A big change happened in Alluwe in 1905 when oil was discovered nearby. Finding oil often brought new people and businesses to an area.
Moving the Town: Oologah Lake
In the 1950s, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built the Oologah Dam. This dam was built across the Verdigris River to create Oologah Lake. The area where Alluwe was located became part of the land needed for the new lake. Because of this, the government bought the townsite. Many people who lived in Alluwe moved a short distance east. They started a new community called New Alluwe.
Famous People from Alluwe
One important person who went to the local country school in Alluwe was Richard C. Adams. He was a Lenape poet, a lawyer, and a historian.
