TULSA, Okla. — Tulsa has a new holiday, honoring the man behind Tulsa’s Golden Driller. Monday, Jan. 30th was declared John Franklin Stephens Jr. Day in Tulsa County. In 1966, John Franklin ...

Man who oversaw construction, served as model for Tulsa Golden Driller dies. By Skyler Cooper. September 25, 2024 at 2:35 pm CDT. Enter Fullscreen Expand. John Franklin Stephens Jr. (Expo Square) ...

Tulsa’s Golden Driller has been standing tall in midtown since 1966. At 76 feet, the statue towers over Expo Square and is a popular spot with tourists, with a history you might not be familiar ...