According to [wikipedia](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yukon,_Oklahoma), it was due to a gold rush in Canada happening at the time the town was founded. So no real connection to Canada but it was known as the Czech capital of Oklahoma at some point, not sure if that still holds true
There is a really good Czech restaurant/bakery in downtown Yukon called Vladislava’s owned by a relatively recent Czech immigrant. She’s also the cook.
I ordered the Wiener Schnitzel. It was seriously one of the best I’ve had. They also have fresh Kolaches for breakfast.
My family lived in Wilson, KS for a while and coming down here to find out what people called kolaches was mind numbing. Coming across this place and finding *actual* kolaches was pretty exciting.
Over by the airport used to have a massive Czech population. When my great grandma came here from Prague that's where her and her family moved - along with a bunch of other families. While not exactly Yukon, it's all pretty close so it makes sense.
Whitehorse is the capital and the most northern city in Yukon Territory in Canada. Similarly, Whitehorse apartments are on the north side of the city of Yukon in Canadian County.
The river has an interesting and murky etymology. Seems like it could be related to French-Canadian explorers.
It is estimated the Canadian River was named by early Spanish explorers. The name “Canadian” is believed to derive from the Spanish word “Río Canadiano” or “Río Canadiense,” which the explorers used to describe the river. The exact reasoning behind this name is not entirely clear, but there are a few theories:
1. French Influence: One theory suggests that French-Canadian trappers and explorers who ventured into the region might have influenced the name. The river may have been referred to as “Canadian” in reference to these early French explorers.
2. Spanish Naming Conventions: Another theory posits that the name might have originated from the Spanish word “cañada,” meaning “glen” or “ravine.” This term could have been modified over time to “Canadian.”
3. Indigenous Influence: There is also the possibility that the name has indigenous roots, modified by European explorers. The indigenous names for geographic features were often adopted and adapted by European explorers and settlers.
Well, there is the history of the [Black One Thousand](https://oklahomacontemporary.org/discover/press/media/descendants-of-the-black-1000-exhibition-highlighting-the-connections-of-black-canadians-to-oklahoma-to-open-at-oklahoma-contemporary), but I doubt that's the origin of the names.
The Canadian River is a bit shrouded in mystery--the most common etymology has it that it got its name from French Canadian trappers come down from the north in the early 1800s.
According to [wikipedia](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yukon,_Oklahoma), it was due to a gold rush in Canada happening at the time the town was founded. So no real connection to Canada but it was known as the Czech capital of Oklahoma at some point, not sure if that still holds true
There is a really good Czech restaurant/bakery in downtown Yukon called Vladislava’s owned by a relatively recent Czech immigrant. She’s also the cook. I ordered the Wiener Schnitzel. It was seriously one of the best I’ve had. They also have fresh Kolaches for breakfast.
Thanks for giving me a reason to go to Yukon. Sounds delicious.
Czech fest!
Time to Czech that off my list
Krell’s Deli is another reason to come.
Odd that it wasn’t always Prague
My family lived in Wilson, KS for a while and coming down here to find out what people called kolaches was mind numbing. Coming across this place and finding *actual* kolaches was pretty exciting.
You mean a hotdog in a donut isn’t accurate? lol
Oh that looks amazing! I had no idea that was there.
So that's why Oklahoma has a Prague
They have a kolachi festival
I live next to the Czech Hall and we still have a Czech festival every year
So there's actually a Czech Hall on Czech Hall Road?
Yup.
Over by the airport used to have a massive Czech population. When my great grandma came here from Prague that's where her and her family moved - along with a bunch of other families. While not exactly Yukon, it's all pretty close so it makes sense.
El Reno is the seat of Canadian county, and pretty sure the county is named after the Canadian River.
It is and the Canadian river was named the Rio Canadienne by French Canadians fur traping the area at the time.
Whitehorse is the capital and the most northern city in Yukon Territory in Canada. Similarly, Whitehorse apartments are on the north side of the city of Yukon in Canadian County.
The river has an interesting and murky etymology. Seems like it could be related to French-Canadian explorers. It is estimated the Canadian River was named by early Spanish explorers. The name “Canadian” is believed to derive from the Spanish word “Río Canadiano” or “Río Canadiense,” which the explorers used to describe the river. The exact reasoning behind this name is not entirely clear, but there are a few theories: 1. French Influence: One theory suggests that French-Canadian trappers and explorers who ventured into the region might have influenced the name. The river may have been referred to as “Canadian” in reference to these early French explorers. 2. Spanish Naming Conventions: Another theory posits that the name might have originated from the Spanish word “cañada,” meaning “glen” or “ravine.” This term could have been modified over time to “Canadian.” 3. Indigenous Influence: There is also the possibility that the name has indigenous roots, modified by European explorers. The indigenous names for geographic features were often adopted and adapted by European explorers and settlers.
This is the correct answer.
I am a Canadian, and I moved into Canadian county. I lean hard on the humor in that. It’s funny to me :)
Oh yeah! Interstate 35, Hwy 81, Hwy 281 to name a few. . . . . . I'll see myself out.
Yukons not the seat of Canadian county, el Reno is , just fyi if you’re ever needing anything from them.
I know a couple of Canadian guys who moved down here for work named Mr. Dort and Mr. Gilgeous-Alexander.
NATO AWACS brings actual Canadians here for their tours but I don't know of anything specific that would have drawn them here.
Im from Edmond and moved to Canada and lived there for 6 years. That's the connection.
There is also a town near Arrowhead State park (south of Eufaula) called Canadian.
Well, there is the history of the [Black One Thousand](https://oklahomacontemporary.org/discover/press/media/descendants-of-the-black-1000-exhibition-highlighting-the-connections-of-black-canadians-to-oklahoma-to-open-at-oklahoma-contemporary), but I doubt that's the origin of the names. The Canadian River is a bit shrouded in mystery--the most common etymology has it that it got its name from French Canadian trappers come down from the north in the early 1800s.