Students of American Literature will best recognize Coweta as being the birthplace of legendary folklore poet Louis Oliver, the uncrowned king of Native American Indian poetry.
Historical by any account, Coweta once belonged to the glorious Creek Nation community and its Muscogee population (the original Creeks)
Students of American Literature will best recognize Coweta as being the birthplace of legendary folklore poet Louis Oliver, the uncrowned king of Native American Indian poetry.
Historical by any account, Coweta once belonged to the glorious Creek Nation community and its Muscogee population (the original Creeks). Not surprisingly, these Native Americans are still very much part of the city's social and cultural fabric. And how did the name Coweta come about? The city was actually named after a Creek Indian war town along Georgia's Chattahoochee River. The legacy continued when the American Presbyterian missionary Robert Loughridge, upon reaching the area, established a mission named Koweta. Settled for the first time in 1849, Coweta has the unique distinction of being a city, as well as a suburb of Tulsa, which lies around 25 miles northeast. Occupying a total area of 7.7 square miles and with a population of 9,943 at the time of the 2010 U.S. Census, the city enjoys a temperate climate with light snowfall during winters. The Coweta American, a weekly published every Wednesday, is the local newspaper.
There are plenty of reasons to move here; sunny weather, clear skies, a relatively low cost of living compared to the rest of the United States, and a lower crime rate. A high income per capita also draws potential residents. While single-family homes are the most common, one can also find vacant lots, apartment complexes, mobile or manufactured homes. The city's real estate scene offers a good number of one bedroom apartments for rent, as well as the occasional studio apartment for rent, and even some 3 bedroom houses for rent by families.
Old Coweta stands right by the side of New Coweta in perfect synchronicity. Life here is leisurely paced and could be a good alternative for those seeking to escape the humdrum business of larger cities. Big city neighbor Tulsa is just a short drive away should you want to attend larger cultural events, trade shows or even get a job. Coweta's city services, in terms of street lighting, planning and zoning, community development, building inspection, water and sewer, snow removal, garbage collection and the like, are efficient and quick. The city has been pursuing an increase in retail development projects so that residents and businesses can have access to increased options in shopping and dining. Its small size and low population equates to no discernible neighborhoods -- which just means that everyone in the town can be considered your neighbor! Better be nice to them.
There are plenty of things to do in this small town that enjoys the support of its people to carry out community activities. The Coweta Archery Park offers residents a chance to practice and show off their skills in range archery, bow fishing and elevated platform bow hunting; even local children are gung-ho about it. Memorial parks and soccer and baseball parks serve as great backdrops to local concerts and get-togethers. The Senior Citizen Center has done exemplary service to residents in their twilight years, while the Coweta Animal Shelter continues to look after abandoned animals and care for them until they are adopted. Don't be too surprised to see young students painting white picket fences of public parks as part of their mission trips. The Coweta The Public Library is a treasure trove of information where residents can track their ancestry with records including photos, immigration and passport records, periodicals, books and more. While the toddlers have enough physical fun activities to keep them occupied, the library also organizes storytelling sessions every Wednesday. A great way to exercise those tender, impressionable brain cells!
Transport
The city is serviced by KI BOIS Area Transit System, a rural public transportation system that operates buses and vans that regularly transport residents across town. Most residents in town tend to own cars, while carpooling is a common transportation method. The nearest airport to Coweta is the Tulsa International Airport, which lies 27 miles from the center of Coweta.
Cultural Coweta
It is not surprising that a town with such a colorful history is home to two sites on the National Register of Historic Places list. First is the Coweta Mission, set up in the 1840s after Reverend Robert Loughridge and his wife, Olivia, bought a wooden cabin for a mere ten dollars. This was where the next generation of the Creek people were first given an education. The second site is the Mission Bell Museum, which was previously a First Presbyterian Church. The city's cultural calendar is replete with fun activities such as The Coweta Fall Festival where locals prepare months in advance. It's not uncommon to drive up to Tulsa for ballet, opera, symphonies, theater, museums and art installations.
Coweta has managed to bridge the gap between old and new impressively. If you are looking to move, this might be an interesting option.
