Discovering Rentie Grove: Tulsa’s Lost Freedman Town & Hidden Cemeteries




 Did you know a forgotten town called Rentie Grove sits right beneath the modern neighborhoods of South Tulsa? In this video, we’re exploring hidden cemeteries, lost landmarks, and the local urban legends of the Jenks area.


Most people drive through the Forest Creek and Harvard Point neighborhoods near 81st and Harvard every day without realizing they are standing on a piece of Oklahoma history. Originally a Freedman town settled after the Trail of Tears, Renty Grove was a thriving community with its own school, church, and gas station.

In this episode, we go off the beaten path to find:

The Rentie Grove Cemetery: A 1904 landmark holding the history of the Muscogee Creek Freedmen.

Helms Park: The heartwarming story of the woman who built the heart of Forest Creek.

The 1909 Jenks Suspension Bridge: A hidden piece of history tucked away near the River Spirit Casino.

The Legend of "Sparky": Is the urban legend of the albino gravedigger true?

Hidden Graves: We go into the woods to find forgotten markers dating back to the 1800s.

Whether you're a Tulsa local or a history buff, this video reveals a side of the city you’ve never seen before!

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