Brooksville Celebrates 122nd Anniversary

  • Bobby Jackson, who was originally from Brooksville and now lives in Midwest City, serves himself during the Brooksville 122nd Anniversary Celebration, held at the Brooksville Community Center on Oct. 18. Brooksville is one of the remaining 13 all-black towns in Oklahoma, out of an original 50-plus, according to the Oklahoma Historical Society website. It was originally named Sewell, but was renamed in 1912 after A.R. Brooks, a cotton buyer and farmer. Full cutline below. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun
    Bobby Jackson, who was originally from Brooksville and now lives in Midwest City, serves himself during the Brooksville 122nd Anniversary Celebration, held at the Brooksville Community Center on Oct. 18. Brooksville is one of the remaining 13 all-black towns in Oklahoma, out of an original 50-plus, according to the Oklahoma Historical Society website. It was originally named Sewell, but was renamed in 1912 after A.R. Brooks, a cotton buyer and farmer. Full cutline below. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun
  • Earnie Carthen serves sweet potatoes to Niecy McDade during the Anniversary Celebration. Also shown are Margie Sumlin and Beverly Cooks. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun
    Earnie Carthen serves sweet potatoes to Niecy McDade during the Anniversary Celebration. Also shown are Margie Sumlin and Beverly Cooks. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun
  • Ashaley Crawford talks with Brooksville Mayor Charles Carthen during the Brooksville 122nd Anniversary Celebration at the Brooksville Community Center on Oct. 18. Also shown are Aidyn Willingham, 7, and Leonard Phillips. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun
    Ashaley Crawford talks with Brooksville Mayor Charles Carthen during the Brooksville 122nd Anniversary Celebration at the Brooksville Community Center on Oct. 18. Also shown are Aidyn Willingham, 7, and Leonard Phillips. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun
  • Brooksville 122nd Anniversary
    Brooksville 122nd Anniversary
  • Brooksville 122nd Anniversary
    Brooksville 122nd Anniversary
  • Brooksville 122nd Anniversary
    Brooksville 122nd Anniversary

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