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Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Located in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, Broken Arrow was established in 1902. Named after a Creek (Muscogee) tribal community relocated during the Trail of Tears. Consistently ranked among the safest cities in Oklahoma.
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Founded 1902 | Population 116,000 | Peak 116,000 (2024) | County Tulsa County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

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1902Creek Nation Town: Named for a Creek (Muscogee) community.
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1970Tulsa Suburban Growth: Rapid suburban expansion from Tulsa.
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1993Bass Pro Opens: Outdoor retail anchors commercial growth.
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2010Safest City Rankings: Named among safest in OK and U.S.
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2023OK's 4th Largest: 115K+ population.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1902 Culture
Creek Nation Town
1970 Business
Tulsa Suburban Growth
1993 Business
Bass Pro Opens
2010 Government
Safest City Rankings
2023 Business
OK's 4th Largest

Did You Know?

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Named after a Creek (Muscogee) tribal community relocated during the Trail of Tears.
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Consistently ranked among the safest cities in Oklahoma.
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Fourth-largest city in Oklahoma.
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Broken Arrow is located in Tulsa County, Oklahoma.
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Broken Arrow was founded in 1902.
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