Ed Galloway's Totem Pole Park in Oklahoma

As Route 66 left Joplin, Missouri westbound, it was only a short distance to Kansas, and then to the Oklahoma border.

It quickly entered Commerce, and headed southwest through Miami, Afton, and into Chelsea.

The nation's longest drivable stretch of Route 66 crosses Oklahoma, making its way past charming towns, roadside diners and quirky attractions.

One of our favorite attractions near Chelsea is Ed Galloway's Totem Pole Park ... highly recommended!

Map of Historic Route 66 showing the location of Chelsea, Oklahoma

A museum stands on the property called the “Fiddle House” which showcases Galloway’s fiddles and other creations.

Totem Pole Park
Near Chelsea, OK

Ed Galloway’s Totem Pole Park is the oldest and largest example of a folk art display in Oklahoma, built from 1937 to 1948. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Besides the famous 90-foot totem pole, the park includes several other objects and one building in Rogers County, in northeastern Oklahoma.

A museum stands on the property called the “Fiddle House” which houses Galloway’s fiddles and other creations. The eleven-sided building resembles a Navajo hogan, decorated with totemic columns and Native American portraits. There is no admission charge.

The official address is 21300 OK-28 A, Chelsea, OK 74016, about 3.5 miles off Route 66, just east of Foyil.

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Totem Pole Park at the NPS and at the Rogers County Historical Society

The World's Largest Totem Pole, near Route 66 in Oklahoma

The Fiddle House
Ed Galloway's collection of fiddles	A great place for quiet!
Details of the totem pole

Interactive Map of the Totem Pole Park

Lodging Options Along Route 66 in Oklahoma

Hotels in Miami, Oklahoma

Hotels in Claremore, Oklahoma

Hotels in Tulsa, Oklahoma

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More About Travel in Oklahoma

More Things to Do on Route 66 - at the Oklahoma Tourism Department

Oklahoma Route 66 Association

Oklahoma Route 66 Passport & Guide

The Official Oklahoma Route 66 Passport and Guide

The Oklahoma Route 66 Passport from the Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department helps Route 66 travelers find new destinations to explore and document their progress along the way.

The Route 66 Passport, which is available free at TravelOK.com, features many of the state’s memorable Mother Road attractions.

It includes iconic stops like Catoosa’s Blue Whale, Stroud’s Rock Cafe and Clinton’s Oklahoma Route 66 Museum along with many other favorites.

Get your passport stamped at each stop, then take it to a Tourism Information Center to be verified and earn an exclusive Route 66 coin.

Oklahoma Tourism Information Centers have many travel guides and brochures, including the Route 66 Travel Guide and the Route 66 Passport, available to pick up for free.

More information about ordering the Oklahoma Route 66 Passport