About Us: Layers of History

The Land

Long before any buildings, this land was part of something much bigger!

• In 1837, the Chickasaw people were forcibly relocated to this territory during the Indian Removal era. In 1842 the U.S. Army established Fort Washita nearby.

• Before Oklahoma was a state, to live here, new settlers had to lease land or become adopted citizens to live here.

• It's deep, complex, and important history — and we are honored to be a small part of its next chapter!

• Want to go deeper? The Town of Kingston has an amazing detailed history here: https://www.townofkingston.com/about-us

The Builders

Our rooster mascot, Cluck Norris, has a little history behind him!

• Back in 1989, the property belonged to Judy Hamilton, who owned / operated the Texoma Gamefowl Club.

• She built a full 712-seat auditorium with a pit in the center to showcase roosters bred for fighting. At the time it was still legal in Oklahoma, and events here drew big crowds from across the state and beyond.

• The first building went up in 1994 — a 9,000 sq ft building with a showroom, offices, and restrooms — plus about 60 storage buildings around it. It was built to work hard. Now, we just put that hard-working space to a more fun use.

• In November 2002, Oklahoma voters passed State Legislation 687, making cockfighting a felony and closing that chapter for good.

Now, It’s Our Turn!

What was once an arena, then a commercial lot, is now Marshall County Trades Day!

• Located at 16648 SH 32, 1 mile WEST of Crossroads, Kingston, OK 73439

• We’re a Flea Market - open every 1st & 3rd weekend, packed with local vendors selling plants, resin art, handmade jewelry, vintage toys & antiques, baked goods, guns & ammo, live animals like goats, and so much more.

• We’re also an Event Venue - Our main hall and outdoor spaces are also available to rent for weddings, parties, birthdays, reunions, and corporate events.