Jackson County, located in southwestern Oklahoma, was named after President Andrew Jackson and Confederate General “Stonewall” Jackson. The county was created in 1907 at statehood, with Altus as the county seat. The Western Trail cattle route ran through the county in the 1870s, and three railroads were constructed in the early 1900s to serve the county. The Altus City Reservoir offers camping, fishing and picnic areas. Altus is also home to Altus Air Force Base, established in 1943.
In 2000, census records showed 28,439 people living in Jackson County. Countless resources exist for tracing genealogy in Jackson County including legal records, cemetery records and a genealogy society. For more information about genealogy in Jackson County, resources are provided below.
Jackson County Courthouse Information
Detailed Map of Jackson County
Existing Towns in Jackson County
Historic Newspaper Archives of Jackson County
Add'l Genealogy Resources for Jackson County
Places to Visit in Jackson County
Jackson County Courthouse Information
Jackson County Courthouse
101 N. Main St.
Altus, OK 73521
Telephone: (580) 482-4420
Directions: On the square at Broadway St. & Main St.
Records available: Court Clerk has marriage, divorce, probate and civil court records from 1907; County Clerk has land records.
Jackson County Website: http://www.jacksoncountyok.com/
Detailed Map of Jackson County
Search for cemeteries, highways and scenic sites, or examine county and township lines with this detailed map of Jackson County.
Existing Towns in Jackson County
While researching your family history in Jackson County, be sure to visit Altus, the largest town in the county. The following towns and cities are located in present day Jackson County, Oklahoma.
Ghost Towns in Jackson County
The following towns and cities either no longer exist in Jackson County or are still populated, but significantly less so than in years past. These towns and cities are commonly referred to as "ghost towns."
Creta
Hess
Navajoe
Yeldell
Cemeteries in Jackson County
The following cemeteries are located in present day Jackson County, Oklahoma.
Libraries in Jackson County
Altus Public Library
421 N. Hudson
Altus, OK 73521
Telephone: (580) 477-2890
Historic Newspaper Archives of Jackson County
Additional Genealogy Resources for Jackson County
Jackson County on OKGenWeb: Oklahoma Genealogy & History
Western Trails Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 70
Altus, OK 73522
Places to Visit in Jackson County
While researching your family history in Jackson County, be sure to check out the following attractions located in the area.
