US Highway 281

The Indian Capital of the Nation on Hwy 281

Anadarko, Oklahoma on Highway 281 in Caddo County. Southwest of Oklahoma City, North of Lawton. With a population of around 6,500. "Indian Capital of the Nation," according to the local Chamber of Commerce. Home to the annual American Indian Exposition, the National Hall of Fame for Famous American Indians. Anadarko on US Highway 281 is unique among Oklahoma cities as Native Americans form a near-majority of the community population. The town acquired its name when the post office was established in 1873. The towns name came from the Nadarko (Nadaco) Indians, a branch of the Caddo peoples, with the "A" added by a clerical error.

Bar-B-Que run on Hwy 281 TX Hill Country

Over the month I have enjoyed barbecue in the Texas Hill Country at 8 different joints on or near US Highway 281. The towns were Marble Falls Hwy 281, (2 joints), Spicewood Hwy 71 (1 joint). East of 281, then Johnson City, (2 joints) Hwy 281, Blanco, (1 joint), Hwy 281 and San Marcos, (2 joints) East from Highway 281. The other day Kim, Todd and I were talking about barbecue and day trips when we came up with our favorite BBQ joints of these 5 Texas Hill Country towns.

The Cowboy Capital on Texas Hwy. 281

Stephenville, TX is of South Interstate 20. The town is bisected by three major US highways. US Highway 281, US Highway 377, and US Highway 67. January 8, 2008 Stephenville gained national media attention when dozens and later hundreds of residents reported observations of UFOs. According to reports, residents observed several types of UFOs, the descriptions ranging from triangular looking craft to discs. Several residents described the crafts as the size of a football field, while others said they were nearly a mile long.