Bayouth's

History of Collinsville

Bayouth's

Collinsville, Oklahoma 74021, United States

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Sol Bayouth, the patriarch of the Bayouth family, was a young Lebanese immigrant, who, in 1903, set out from Wichita, Kansas, to make his way to Oklahoma Territory. He had a peddler’s pack strapped to his back as he walked the dusty and dangerous trails. Within seven months of arriving in Oklahoma Territory, he managed to save enough to buy a team and wagon. Thus, the Bayouth retail empire was born. In 1916, Sol Bayouth opened a brick and mortar store in Collinsville. Sol was strict but very compassionate. Often his poor customers would find (as an example) 3 pairs of socks in their bag instead of one pair which was purchased. Sol passed away in a car wreck in Tulsa in 1955.

Kay and Gloria Bayouth operated the Department Store for many years. They helped with many community events over the years. The department store is no longer there and has been many things since that time, but it's still Bayouths.

What's the name of the business next door that shares space in the Bayouth building?

This point of interest is part of the tour: History of Collinsville


 

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