Our projects bring life back to Okemah’s historic downtown. From beautification efforts to community-driven events, every initiative is designed to revive Main Street, support local businesses, and create a place our community is proud to call home

A small downtown street with parked cars, pedestrians, trees, and buildings, including a U.S. Post Office, on a cloudy day.

Current Project Highlight: Tree Project

  • Project Name: Trees on Main Street

  • Status: COMPLETED

    Phase 1 is officially complete! The Trees on Main Street project has transformed downtown with new trees that enhance beauty, improve air quality, and create a more welcoming experience for everyone.Thank you to everyone who helped support and bring this project to life.

  • Description:
    We’ve begun restoring Okemah’s historic charm by planting trees along Main Street. These trees not only bring beauty but also provide shade, improve air quality, and create a welcoming space for visitors and locals alike.

  • Why It Matters:
    Tie to community pride, long-term beautification, and business growth.

  • Community Involvement:
    Join the effort: Sponsor a tree, lend a hand, or give toward downtown beautification.

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A young, leafless tree planted in a concrete curb with orange traffic cones and yellow caution tape around it, situated next to a sidewalk in a parking lot on a cloudy day.
Tree bundled and secured on a flatbed truck, ready for transportation.
A young tree planted in a tree planting basin with a root protection grid, bags, and equipment for planting. There are orange cones, a person working nearby, and a fire truck in the background on a bright, sunny day.

Upcoming Projects

  • Phase 1: Completed

    Timeline of Trees Project

    60-Day Implementation
    A focused two-month project to bring new life and shade to Main Street.

    Tree Installation
    All new trees are scheduled to be fully planted by November 2025, enhancing the beauty and walkability of downtown.

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  • Phase 2: Main Street Beautification

    What’s Coming Next

    Updated Signage
    Directional signs, street name signs, and refreshed Indiana Avenue markers to help visitors navigate with ease.

    Custom Metal Business Signs
    Classic, durable metal signage for Main Street storefronts to elevate the historic charm of downtown.

    Outdoor Speakers
    Added speakers along Main Street for music, announcements, and special event ambience.

    New Benches
    Comfortable seating placed throughout the district, creating more inviting spaces for community connection.

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  • Phase 3: Upcoming

    Planter Installations

    Decorative Planters
    Adding large, durable planters throughout Main Street to bring color, seasonal blooms, and a welcoming feel to the district.

    Enhanced Streetscape
    These planters will help define walkways, soften the streetscape, and elevate the overall charm of downtown.

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  • A painted illustration of a downtown street with brick buildings, trees, and a crosswalk under a blue sky.

    Beautification

    Our Beautification efforts focus on restoring pride, charm, and visual appeal throughout historic Main Street. From fresh flower installations in front of the law office to ongoing pop-up displays, each project adds life and color to our downtown.

  • Exterior view of Mosaic Grind Coffee shop with black and white facade, seating outside, and signage indicating coffee, eats, events, and stay, under partly cloudy sky.

    Restoration

    Restoration focuses on preserving and revitalizing historic Main Street buildings. From storefront updates to structural improvements, these projects honor Okemah’s past while creating spaces ready for future growth.

  • Interior of a restaurant or banquet hall with people sitting at tables, large windows showing trees outside, and a man standing and talking to a woman. A colorful painted canvas of a street scene is on an easel in the foreground.

    Economic Growth

    Our Economic Growth efforts support a thriving downtown—hosting community events, encouraging local investment, and creating opportunities that strengthen businesses and attract new visitors.

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