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Our Nowhere: Panhandle Histories

Our Nowhere: The Long History of the Panhandle - No Man's Land Part 2

By Dr. Gary Girod,

Dr. Rebekah Wagenbach

Published June 13, 2025 at 5:00 AM CDT

The big draw in any settlement in No Man's Land was alcohol and moonshine. Virtually any place with more than two houses had a saloon or a general store where ranchers could spend their paychecks on booze. It's not hard to see why spirits became so popular; aside from working the fields or pasture lands, there was very little to do but drink, and get into fights.

Our Nowhere: Panhandle Histories

Dr. Gary Girod

Dr. Gary Girod is a historian who received his Ph.D. in modern British & French history from the University of Houston in 2021.

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Dr. Rebekah Wagenbach

Dr. Rebekah Wagenbach is the Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Education, and Assistant Professor of History and Political Science at Oklahoma Panhandle State University.

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