Officially formed at statehood in 1907, Coal County was named for the coal mining industry that had supported the local economy since the 1870s. The county courthouse was built in 1909 in Coalgate, the county seat. Coal mining was historically the major industry in the area. In the early 1900s, with the demand for workers in the mines, Coal County’s population grew and the county thrived. The Coal County Historical & Mining Museum in Coalgate houses mining equipment, tools, photos and artifacts from the area. The Amish School Auction, Crafts & Antique Show is an annual event organized by Amish families in Coal County. Antiques, crafts, quilts, livestock and baked goods are some of the items available for purchase.
In 2000, census records showed 6,031 people living in Coal County. Countless resources exist for tracing genealogy in Coal County including legal records, cemetery records and a genealogy society. For more information about genealogy in Coal County, resources are provided below.
Coal County Courthouse Information
Historic Newspaper Archives of Coal County
Add'l Genealogy Resources for Coal County
Places to Visit in Coal County
Coal County Courthouse Information
Coal County Clerk
3 N. Main St.
Coalgate, OK 74538
Telephone: (580) 927-2103
Directions: Main St. and Clay St.
Records available: Court Clerk has marriage, divorce, probate, civil court and land records from 1901.
Detailed Map of Coal County
Search for cemeteries, highways and scenic sites, or examine county and township lines with this detailed map of Coal County.
Existing Towns in Coal County
The following towns and cities are located in present day Coal County, Oklahoma.
Ghost Towns in Coal County
The following towns and cities either no longer exist in Coal County or are still populated, but significantly less so than in years past. These towns and cities are commonly referred to as "ghost towns."
Cairo
Cottonwood
Globe
Hardwood
Midway
Olney
Parker
Cemeteries in Coal County
The following cemeteries are located in present day Coal County, Oklahoma.
Allen Family Cemetery
Calvary Cemetery
Davis Family Cemetery
Finley Cemetery
Kennedy Cemetery
King Family Cemetery
Macedonia Cemetery
Occonee Cemetery
Ott Cemetery
Salt Creek Cemetery
Yellow Springs Indian Cemetery
Libraries in Coal County
Coal County Public Library
115 W. Ohio
Coalgate, OK 74538
Telephone: (580) 927-3103
Historic Newspaper Archives of Coal County
Additional Genealogy Resources for Coal County
Coal County on OKGenWeb: Oklahoma Genealogy & History
Coal County Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 436
Coalgate, OK 74538
Telephone: (580) 927-1185
Lehigh Historical Society
P.O. Box 297
Lehigh, OK 74556
Places to Visit in Coal County
While researching your family history in Coal County, be sure to check out the following attractions located in the area.
