The city of Grove is the largest city on the Grand Lake O’ The Cherokees with a population of 5,573 in the year 2003. The quiet, secluded area is nestled in the lush, green rolling foothills of the Ozarks Mountain Range, and sits on the eastern shores of beautiful and scenic Grand Lake O’ The Cherokees. Grove residents pride themselves on their rich and expanding culture, while remaining ever-mindful of their long-established Midwest heritage. This home-town-feeling Midwest area is ranked the top 3rd place to retire in the nation. On or off the water, there is plenty to do: fishing, boating, horseback riding, hiking, shopping, museum tours, hiking, exciting nightlife – just to name a few! Discover all the nearby activities available to in Grove.
• Location
1--Location
Grove, situated on the eastern shores of Grand Lake O’ The Cherokees, is the largest city on the lake. The city is situated in Delaware County, Oklahoma. Delaware County is adjacent to Ottawa County to the north, the Counties of Adair and Cherokee to the south, and the Counties of Mayes and Craig to the west. Located in the northeast corner of Oklahoma, Grove is also adjacent to Missouri to the northeast and Arkansas to the east. The state of Kansas is just a stone’s throw away to the north.
2--Geography/Terrain
The city of Grove is nestled amidst the rolling green foothills of the Ozark Mountain Range, just off the north eastern shores of beautiful and scenic Grand Lake O’ The Cherokees, with the river-like waters lapping its shoreline. The city sits 742 feet above sea level and has a total area of 9.1 miles, 9 miles of land and 0.1 miles of water.
3--Distance to 3 closest major cities
Grove is 93 miles southwest or a 1 hour and 45 minute drive to Tulsa, the second largest city in Oklahoma, and 198 miles further southwest or a 3 hour and 30 minute drive to Oklahoma City, the capital of Oklahoma.
Kansas City, Kansas is 203 miles north or a 4 hour and 50 minute drive. Little Rock, Arkansas is 263 miles southeast or a 5 hour drive. Topeka, Kansas, the state’s capital is 251 miles northwest or a 5 hour and 30 minute drive. Springfield, Missouri is 120 miles northeast or a 2 hour and 15 minute drive.
• Jobs
Grove has experienced an influx of entrepreneurs from retirees to young couples over the past decade. This growth is filling out the already established industries, as well as adding new business to the diversified community. The area’s economy is largely based on tourism and retirement, but also includes commercial business and manufacturing.
• Housing
The city of Grove offers a variety of homes ranging from single-family homes, to modern townhouses and condominiums, to lakeside properties and even large several-acre estates. Enjoy your own private waterfront homestead, where you can, at any time, take an unhindered stroll to the water -- each lakeside property is owned up to the shoreline. Or enjoy a retreat at your secluded vacation villa amidst the green rolling foothills. Grove offers homes to match every unique intention.
• Parks/Sports/Recreation/Golf
Grove’s most prominent feature is its proximity to the Grand Lake O’ The Cherokees. With 46,500 acres of water and spanning 1,300 miles of shoreline, this manmade lake has much to offer. Enjoy any number of on-the-water activities such as fishing, boating, sailing, scuba diving, canoeing -- to name a few. Take a tour of the historic (and still functional) Pensacola Dam, the longest multiple arch dam in the world.
But that is not all, there are a plethora of activities to discover on land in Grove as well. Grove is well-known for its wide variety of shopping, from antique to boutique, craft shops and gallerias – there is much to explore. Tour the Har-Ber Village Museum, one of the largest antique museums in the nation. Relax and be entertained by the live performances offered at The Playmakers. Listen to the sweet gospel and down home country music offered at the Kountry Kuzin’s Jamboree Music Theatre. There are countless hidden treasures waiting to be discovered in Grove.
If the great outdoors is more to your liking, take advantage of the 2 beautiful city parks, and 7 nearby state parks. The local parks, Kiwanis Park and Grove Springs Park, offer such amenities as picnic areas including grills, playgrounds, swimming and more. Bernice State Park is also located within the Grove city limits. Take the kids on a week-long trip at one of the safe, well-cared-for tent campsites. Enjoy a day of fishing on the lake where there is plenty of white bass, channel catfish and bluegill fish. Other amenities include hiking / biking trails, picnic areas and RV hook-ups.
Fore! Pick up those clubs and enjoy a challenging day of golf at one of the nearby 8 golf courses. With beautiful views of the lake, you’ll enjoy putting on the lush green rolling foothills Grove has to offer. There are 2 golf courses within the city limits of Grove: Patricia Island Golf Club offering an 18-hole course featuring 6,815 yards from the longest tee with a par of 72; Cherokee Grove Golf Course offering a 9-hole course featuring 3,023 yards of golf from the longest tee with a par of 36. Also in Grove is Grand Golf Works, a lighted golf practice range which offers lessons and golf repairs.
• Special Attractions/Events
Built in 1940, the historic Pensacola Dam is the longest multiple arch dam in the world. It safely dams 46,500 of water, along 1,300 miles of shoreline -- creating the Grand Lake O’ The Cherokees. Visitors from all over come to enjoy the free tours of this historic site that are offered during the summer months. For the adventuresome, try “Four Wheelin’ at the Dam” offered at the base of Pensacola Dam.
With its scenic views and water activities galore, Grand Lake O’ The Cherokees has plenty to offer. The lower lake is mostly open water and has great depth, while the upper lake has more river-like conditions. One of the hottest fishing spots in mid-America, the Grand Lake O’ The Cherokees is well-known for its largemouth and spotted bass fishing.
Visit the historic Cayuga Mission Church, built in 1886 by Native American, Mathias Splitlog. He constructed the church out of local hewn limestone in honor of his wife, Eliza. The care with which Mathias built the church is evident in the highly decorated interior showcasing detailed hand-carved wood. The bronze bell first rung in 1896 is still rung today calling worshippers of all denominations to the church’s doorsteps.
Tour Har-Ber Village, one of the largest antique museums in the nation. Har-Ber Village is an historic site, reconstructing an entire village from the turn of the century (late 1800s to early 1900s). The Village consists of over 100 reconstructed buildings and antique collections. Har-Ber Village was built by Harvey and Bernice Jones with painstaking care and love in honor of our Midwest heritage for the public to enjoy.
• Interesting Facts/Historic Buildings and Places
The historic Cayuga Mission Church was built in 1886 out of locally hewn limestone by Native American, Mathias Splitlog, for his wife, Eliza.
The historic Corey Hotel was built by Colonel Charlie Corey in 1909.
Har-Ber Village is one of the largest antique museums in the nation.
Lendonwood Gardens is a 3-acre botanical garden nurturing over 1,500 different plants, including a large collection of chamaecyparis trees and rhododendrons.
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