Caddy Corner Consignment & Boutique in Collinsville Oklahoma Gives Back
- Cara Cowan Watts
- Jan 13
- 2 min read
By Cara Cowan Watts
Cherokee 411
COLLINSVILLE, Okla. — A conversation rooted in family history and community service brought together Cherokee Nation citizen and Caddy Corner Consignment & Boutique business owner Allison Mitchell and Cherokee 411 founder Cara Cowan Watts to explore deep ties to Rogers County and a growing effort to meet local needs through generosity and service.
Mitchell, a fifth-generation Collinsville native and citizen of the Cherokee Nation, owns and operates Caddy Corner Consignment & Boutique, a consignment clothing boutique on West Main Street. She also serves on the board of a local no-kill animal shelter. During the discussion, Mitchell and Watts traced shared family connections through the Crutchfield line, whose roots in the area date back generations.
Watts, who is related to Mitchell through marriage, encouraged further research into local historical sites and records tied to the Crutchfield family, including Henry Lewis Crutchfield and his descendants who appear on the Cherokee roll. The goal, she said, is to better understand how long Cherokee families have shaped Rogers County communities such as Collinsville.
Alongside heritage, the conversation highlighted Mitchell’s Completely Free Formals initiative, an ongoing project at Caddy Corner that provides formal dresses and accessories at no cost to anyone in need during the month of January. The program operates on a simple, first-come, first-served basis during regular business hours, with no applications or qualifications required.
To date, more than 100 formal dresses have been placed with community members, with a large selection still available. Mitchell said donations of dresses, jumpsuits and accessories are always welcome, as long as items are clean and ready for display. Remaining formal wear after Jan. 31 will be distributed through Prom Wishes of Sperry.
Caddy Corner operates primarily by appointment for consignors bringing 20 or more items, though Mitchell said those with large quantities can text the store in advance. The shop employs local residents and contributes to economic activity within the Cherokee Nation area, reflecting the Cherokee value of Gadugi, or working together for the good of the community.
Mitchell said her work is guided by family, history and a belief that everyone deserves dignity, whether that comes from access to affordable clothing, a free prom dress or support for animals in need.
Cherokee family lineage highlights
Henry Lewis Crutchfield, born Feb. 27, 1891, in Wagner County, was a Cherokee roll enrollee and a farmer by trade. His daughter, Sarah Alice Crutchfield Shaw, also on the Cherokee roll, raised her family in the area. Her son, the late Billy Marvin Shaw, a well known and respected attorney in Claremore, OK, and subsequent generations, including Erinn Leigh Shaw Bisceglia and Allison Emily Mitchell, continue that legacy today.
Contact and location
Caddy Corner Consignment & Boutique
1101 W. Main St., Collinsville, OK 74021
Text: 918-779-9975
Hours: Sunday and Monday, 12 to 5 p.m.; Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
All sales are final.
Related links
Caddy Corner Clothing | Consignment boutique and community programs
Caddy Corner on Facebook | Updates and community outreach
Caddy Corner on Instagram | Fashion highlights and donations
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