Something wonderful is happening in Crosbie Heights.  Folks who are seeking affordable urban living are moving in and making things happen. Formerly dilapidated homes are one by one becoming beautifully renovated.  The locale is once again becoming a neighborhood.

According to Dorothy DeWitty’s book, Tulsa: Tale of Two Cities; the area has a rich history which first includes many Native American tribes, particularly Creek and Seminole Indians. These two particular tribes were in opposition to slavery and included blacks who had mostly escaped slavery prior to 1836 when the first group arrived. The tribes migrated from Alabama and converged at a bend of the Arkansas River with rich soil, at first called Tallahassee (meaning old town), then shortened to “Tulsey Town” which later became Tulsa.

Crosbie Heights, one of Tulsa’s first neighborhoods, dates back to August, 1908. when the development was platted by William Crosbie.  The neighborhood is bordered by Second and Seventh streets to the north and south and Newblock Park and Nogales Avenue to the east and west.

Residents and property owners have formed the Crosbie Heights Neighborhood Association and meet monthly to discuss both neighborhood activities and what is going on in Tulsa.

In May, 2008, Scott Smith, opened the Blue Jackalope, a neighborhood grocery store and coffee shop where area folks can walk for eggs, milk, the best cappuccino on the planet or some really wonderful conversations. 

In early March, 2009, a Community Garden was planted. Not only is something wonderful happening in Crosbie Heights, there is almost a magical feel of people coming together to discover the spirit of community and creativity. 

If you would like to know more about Crosbie Heights, perhaps even join the Neighborhood Association, please contact the Crosbie Heights Neighborhood Association at CrosbieHeights@cox.net.

Lilli Land, March 22, 2009