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Guthrie is a city and county seat in Logan County, Oklahoma, United States, and a part of the Oklahoma City Metroplex. First known as a railroad station stop, after the Land Run of 1889, Guthrie immediately gained 10,000 new residents, who began to develop the town. It was rapidly improved and was designated as the territorial capital, and in 1907 as the first state capital of Oklahoma. In 1910, state voters chose the larger Oklahoma City as the new capital in a special election.

Guthrie is nationally significant for its collection of late 19th and early 20th-century commercial architecture. The Guthrie Historic District includes more than 2,000 buildings and is designated as a National Historic Landmark. Historic tourism is important to the city, and its Victorian architecture provides a backdrop for Wild West and territorial-style entertainment, carriage tours, replica trolley cars, specialty shops, and art galleries.

Guthrie was established in 1887 as a railroad station called Deer Creek on the Southern Kansas Railway (later acquired by the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway) running from the Kansas–Oklahoma border to Purcell. The name was later changed to Guthrie, named for jurist John Guthrie of Topeka, Kansas. A post office was established on April 4, 1889.

Guthrie lies along one of the primary corridors into Texas and Mexico and is a four-hour drive from the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. The city is located in the Frontier Country region in the center of the state. It is approximately 32 miles (51 km) north of Oklahoma City. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 19.2 square miles (50 km2), of which 48.4 km2 (18.7 m Iti²) is land and 0.5 square miles (1.3 km2) is water. The total area is 2.81 percent water. Guthrie is in the Sandstone Hills region of Oklahoma, known for hills of 250 to 400 feet (120 m) and oak forests and an ecological region known as the Cross Timbers.

Guthrie, OK, provides numerous options for spas, gyms, and health and wellness activities to support the well-being of its residents. Serenity Now Spa offers a variety of rejuvenating treatments including massages, facials, and body wraps, providing a tranquil escape from daily stressors. Strive Wellness Lounge focuses on holistic health, offering services such as acupuncture, herbal medicine, and nutritional counseling to promote overall wellness and balance. Anytime Fitness and  Four Star Fitness provides a dynamic fitness environment with a range of equipment for weightlifting, cardio, and functional training, along with personalized training programs to help individuals achieve their fitness goals. Stray Dog Yoga hosts yoga classes for all levels, emphasizing mindfulness, flexibility, and strength-building techniques to enhance physical and mental well-being. Additionally, the Guthrie Parks and Recreation Department organizes outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and community sports leagues, encouraging active lifestyles and community engagement. These diverse offerings make Guthrie a hub for holistic health and wellness, enriching the lives of its residents.

The top sites in Guthrie, OK are the Oklahoma Territorial Museum and Carnegie Library, Pollard Theatre, and Oklahoma Frontier Drug Store Museum.

Population: 11,191 (2022). ZIP Code: 73044. Area codes: 405, 572. Elevation: 1,040 ft (320 m). Area: 18.43 sq mi (47.74 km2).

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What is Guthrie, OK known for?

Guthrie, Oklahoma's original territorial capital town, is oft-touted as “Oklahoma's Christmas Capital.” From the historic Blue Belle Saloon to the majestic Oklahoma Territorial Museum and Carnegie Library, Guthrie's downtown, with its brick streets and Victorian architecture, does look like a movie set straight out of a Hallmark holiday flick.

Is Guthrie, OK safe?

The crime rate in Guthrie is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 18 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Guthrie is 1 in 55. Based on FBI crime data, Guthrie is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Oklahoma, Guthrie has a crime rate that is higher than 65% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

What is the ethnicity of Guthrie, OK?

White: 71.52% Black or African American: 13.32% Two or more races: 8.56% Native American: 4.37%. The average household income in Guthrie is $70,467 with a poverty rate of 20.36%. The median age in Guthrie is 39.3 years: 33.8 years for males, and 41.4 years for females.
 

Sources

Guthrie, Oklahoma - Wikipedia

City of Guthrie

World Population Review

Southern Living

Neighborhood Scout

Serenity Now Spa

Strive Wellness Lounge

Anytime Fitness

Four Star Fitness

Stray Dog Yoga

Oklahoma Territorial Museum and Carnegie Library

Pollard Theatre

Oklahoma Frontier Drug Store Museum

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