Interested in fun facts and the history of Owasso, OK?
Then read on!
- Owasso is located in the northeastern part of the state and is a suburb of Tulsa.
- As of 2019, the estimated population of Owasso is approximately 37,400.
- The city was founded in 1881 when the St. Louis and San Francisco Railway (Frisco) established a station in the area. It was named after a Cherokee chief, Oo-wa-s-see.
- Owasso is home to the Tulsa Technology Center, a vocational education school that offers a wide range of programs.
- The city has a growing economy, with major employers including Bailey Medical Center, Smithfield Foods, Verizon, and Nordam.
- Owasso has a number of parks and recreational facilities, including Rayola Park, Centennial Park, and the Owasso Trail System, which offers several miles of walking and biking trails.
- The city is known for its annual Owasso Harvest Festival, which takes place in early October and includes live music, food vendors, and carnival rides.