History of Jefferson County Oklahoma

History of Jefferson County, Oklahoma

In “History of Jefferson County, Oklahoma,” Jim M. Dyer provides a comprehensive account of the development and heritage of Jefferson County within the broader context of Oklahoma’s growth since its inception as a state in the Union. This work is particularly significant as it commemorates Oklahoma’s Semi-Centennial, marking fifty years of statehood filled with rich productivity and development. Dyer’s exploration is driven by a multifaceted purpose: to celebrate the state’s achievements, to preserve the memory of Jefferson County’s “birth and growth” for future generations, and to honor the pioneers whose resilience and dedication laid the foundations for the county’s prosperity.

Hopkins, Olin Moore – Obituary

Olin Moore Hopkins, 88, passed away on February 21 in Provo, Utah, due to cancer complications. Born on July 11, 1923, in Oklahoma, he served as a WWII Navy combat veteran in the South Pacific. He married Margaret Ann Hunt in 1949 and had three children. A pioneer in the grass seed and bulk fertilizer businesses, he was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at the Cherry Ridge Ward Chapel, and he is interred in Salem City Cemetery.