Andy Smith's Grove 1912

[jeff of pa]

The Vinita Leader​

Vinita, Oklahoma · Thursday, July 25, 1912

 

[Mackaydon]

If you are unfamiliar with a 'Steam Swing'...... https://www.hollycombe.co.uk/fairground/steam-swings
That area of Vinita hasn't changed much in over a hundred years--though the grove may be gone in favor of farming.
Locating the site would be relatively easy.
Don in SoCal

 

[jeff of pa]

Maybe Carselowey Area !

The Vinita Leader​

Thu, Jul 04, 1912 ·Page 6

 

[jeff of pa]

Possibly along the Big Cabin Creek

 

[jeff of pa]

yep

The Vinita Leader​

Thu, Oct 29, 1903 ·Page 7

 

[jeff of pa]

East Side Obviously

 

[Mackaydon]

Carselowy is still a big name in the area. Cabin Creek is still the same and shown on maps; and Salt Fork falls
into the Arkansas River near Ponca City, Oklahoma. All that is missing from Jeff's citations is "X" marks the spot.
Don in SoCal

 

[jeff of pa]

There only seems to be 3 maybe 4 Farms along the Cabin Creek these days That I would say can be considered in the Carselowy Neighborhood.
I noticed at Least 2 Were Gated, Possibly for Privacy , or Maybe one is
for the Purpose of Letting people Know it is No longer a Picnic Area.

If I was a True Betting man, the One with the Auto Junk Yard
West of the Carselowy Fire House & Along the Creek
34550 S 4420 Rd, Vinita, OK 74301 area

Simply because I Know 2 Former Picnic Groves Here that were turned into Auto / Scrap
Junk Yards

 

[Mackaydon]

To located that picnic area, I'd contact the historian oif the county. Unfortunately, there is none. However, to research the history of Craig County, Oklahoma,I'd contact the Craig County Oklahoma Genealogical Society in Vinita, which serves as a primary resource for local historical records, cemetery data, and archives. For broader historical context, the Oklahoma Historical Society maintains the definitive entry on Craig County and oversees regional historical sites. While no single "county historian" role is officially designated, these organizations provide the most direct access to specialized local knowledge.
I'd use the same approach to locate any past picnic areas.
Don in SoCal