Sallisaw, OK, the seat of Sequoyah County, boasts a rich blend of history and nature. Named after a French trader, it is home to notable sites like the Sallisaw State Bank Building and Blue Ribbon Downs, Oklahoma's first pari-mutuel race track. The city's proximity to the scenic Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge and its role in John Steinbeck's "The Grapes of Wrath" as part of the narrative backdrop underscore its cultural and ecological significance. With a warm community spirit and diverse heritage, Sallisaw continues to honor its past while looking to the future.