Located in northeastern Oklahoma, Nowata County was named after a Delaware word meaning “friendly” or “welcome.” In 1889, the Kansas and Arkansas Valley Railway was built in the area and contributed to the growth of towns along its route. In Nowata, the Nowata County Historical Society Museum showcases the history of the county with indoor and outdoor exhibits, while the Glass Mansion showcases original antiques throughout the four-story, turn-of-the-century home.
In 2000, census records showed 10,569 people living in Nowata County. Countless resources exist for tracing genealogy in Nowata County including legal records, cemetery records and a local genealogy society. For more information about genealogy in Nowata County, resources are provided below.
Nowata County Courthouse Information
Existing Towns in Nowata County
Historic Schools in Nowata County
Historic Newspaper Archives of Nowata County
Add'l Genealogy Resources for Nowata County
Places to Visit in Nowata County
Nowata County Courthouse Information
Nowata County Clerk
229 N. Maple St.
Nowata, OK 74048
Telephone: (918) 273-0175
Records available: Court Clerk has marriage, divorce, probate and civil court records from 1907; County Clerk has land records from 1911.
Detailed Map of Nowata County
Search for cemeteries, highways and scenic sites, or examine county and township lines with this detailed map of Nowata County.
Existing Towns in Nowata County
The following towns and cities are located in present day Nowata County, Oklahoma.
Ghost Towns in Nowata County
The following towns and cities either no longer exist in Nowata County or are still populated, but significantly less so than in years past. These towns and cities are commonly referred to as "ghost towns."
Cedar
Childers
Elliott
Gilbert
Glenoak
Ruby
Ruthdale
Sanders
Watova
Cemeteries in Nowata County
The following cemeteries are located in present day Nowata County, Oklahoma.
Choteau Cemetery
Forman Cemetery
Galloway Cemetery
Headrick Cemetery
Hopewell Baptist
Timberhill Cemetery
Mehlin Cemetery
Mennonite Cemetery
Timber Hill-Hopewell
Cemetery
Historic Schools in Nowata County
The following historic schools, academies and schoolhouses were located in Nowata County, Oklahoma. Brief information about some of these schools can be found on the Schools Page of the Nowata County OKGenWeb site.
Adair School
Allen School
Alliance Hall School
Alluwe School
Armstrong School
Bellevue School
Blue Ribbon School
Boyd School
Burn School
Campbell School
Capps School
Cedar School
Chaney School
Chapel Springs School
Childers School
Claggett School
Coody's Bluff School
Crow Hollow School
Delaware School
Diamond Point School
District # 9 School
East Side School
Elliott School
Elm Bend & Church
School
Fair Hope School
Fairview School
Fowler School
Franklin School
Glen Oak School
Gobeck School
Gott School
Gooseneck School
Hayden School
Hickory Creek School
Hickory Creek School
(African-American)
High Prairie School
Hoffman School
Hope School
Ignorant Ridge School
Island (Riverside) School
Jolly School
Keene School
Lee Square School
Lenapah School
Lewis School
Lincoln School (African-American)
Log Cabin School
Lone Star School
Madden School (African-American)
Martin School
Martin Log Cabin School
Martin School (African-American)
Miller School
Moore School
Mt. Pleasant School
Nation School
Nowata School
Oakdale School
Oklahoma Union School
Overturf School
Palestine School
Powers School
Prairie View School
Ray School
Rock School
Ruby School
Rutherford School
Salt Creek School
Sanders School
(African-American)
Secondine School
Shufeldt School
Skinner School
Smith (Bugscuffle) School
Snow Creek School
South Coffeyville School
Stevens School
Story School
Strong School
Terrill (Pleasant View)
School
Territorial Subscription
School
Thompson School
Turkey School
Union Log Cabin School
Wann Public School
Watova School
Wauchillow School
Witwer School
Wolf School
Woods School
Wright School
York School
Libraries in Nowata County
Nowata City-County Library
224 S. Pine
Nowata, OK 74048
Telephone: (918) 273-3363
Historic Newspaper Archives of Nowata County
Additional Genealogy Resources for Nowata County
Nowata County on OKGenWeb: Oklahoma Genealogy & History
Nowata County Genealogical & Historical Society
Places to Visit in Nowata County
While researching your family history in Nowata County, be sure to check out the following attractions located in the area.
