Oklahoma County is located in central Oklahoma. In the early 1800s, explorers and traders traveled through the area. Even before the 1889 Land Run, the Southern Kansas Railway was established in Oklahoma County. At statehood in 1907, Guthrie was chosen as the state capital. However, in 1910, state residents voted to move the capital to Oklahoma City, and the Oklahoma State Capitol Building was completed in 1917. In the early 1900s, the county economy grew and prospered, with expanding manufacturing, agriculture and oil and gas industries.
Enrich your experience in Oklahoma County by visiting its many acclaimed museums, including the Oklahoma History Center and its extensive research library, Oklahoma City Museum of Art, Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum and Edmond History Museum.
In 2019, census records showed 797,434 people living in Oklahoma County. Countless resources exist for tracing genealogy in Oklahoma County.
Oklahoma County Courthouse Information
Oklahoma County Clerk
320 Robert S. Kerr, Room 105
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
Telephone: (405) 270-0082
Directions: Park Ave & Hudson.
Records available: County Clerk has marriage, divorce, probate and civil court records from 1890.
Oklahoma County Website: http://www.oklahomacounty.org/
Detailed Map of Oklahoma County
Search for cemeteries, highways and scenic sites, or examine county and township lines with this detailed map of Oklahoma County.
Existing Towns in Oklahoma County
While researching your family history in Oklahoma County, be sure to visit the following cities located in the area.
The following towns and cities are located in present day Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
Ghost Towns in Oklahoma County
The following towns and cities either no longer exist in Oklahoma County or are still populated, but significantly less so than in years past. These towns and cities are commonly referred to as "ghost towns."
Douglas City
Cemeteries in Oklahoma County
The following cemeteries are located in present day Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
Allen Cemetery
Arbuckle Cemetery
Christ the King Catholic
Church Cemetery
Elmwood (AKA Choctaw,
AKA Walker) Cemetery
Ewing Cemetery
(Oklahoma City)
Genzer Cemetery
Harrah (AKA Memory Lane) Cemetery
Immaculate Conception
Cemetery
Jones (AKA IOOF Jones) Cemetery
Luther (AKA Valley View) Cemetery
Nosey Cemetery
Oaklawn (AKA Mount Moriah) Memorial
Gardens
Oklahoma State Prison Cemetery
Oklahoma (AKA Union Soldiers) Veterans
Cemetery
Our Ladys Cathedral
Pilgrims Rest Cemetery (Newalla)
Pilgrims Rest Cemetery (Oklahoma City)
Pogue Cemetery
Resurrection Memorial Cemetery
Saint Philip Neri Catholic Church Cemetery
Spring Creek Memorial
(AKA Benge) Cemetery
Summit Ridge (AKA Mount Carmel) Cemetery
Veterans Cemetery
Witcher (AKA Moore /Piper/Pogue)
Cemetery
Historic Schools in Oklahoma County
The following historic schools, academies and schoolhouses were located in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
Bethany High School
John Carroll High School
Culbertson School
West Oak School
Council Grove School
Lee Elementary School
Luther School
Oak Grove School
Our Lady's School
Sacred Heart School
Shields Heights Grade School
St. Joseph's School
Libraries in Oklahoma County
OHS Research Center
Oklahoma History Center
800 Nazih Zuhdi Dr.
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 522-5225
Bethany Library
3510 N. Mueller
Bethany, OK 73008
Telephone: (405) 789-8363
Choctaw Library
2525 N. Muzzy
Choctaw, OK 73020
Telephone: (405) 390-8418
Del City Library
4509 SE 15th
Del City, OK 73115
Telephone: (405) 672-1377
Edmond Library
10 S. Boulevard
Edmond, OK 73034
Telephone: (405) 341-9282
Harrah Library
1930 N. Church
Harrah, OK 73045
Telephone: (405) 454-2001
Jones Library
111 E. Main
Jones, OK 73049
Telephone: (405) 399-5471
Elizabeth Threatt Luther Library
310 NE 3rd
Luther, OK 73054
Telephone: (405) 277-9967
Midwest City Library
8143 E. Reno
Midwest City, OK 73110
Telephone: (405) 732-4828
Nicoma Park Library
2240 Overholser
Nicoma Park, OK 73066
Telephone: (405) 769-9452
Belle Isle Library
5501 N. Villa
Oklahoma City, OK 73112
Telephone: (405) 843-9601
Capitol Hill Library
334 SW 26th
Oklahoma City, OK 73109
Telephone: (405) 634-6308
Ralph Ellison Library
2000 NE 23rd
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
Telephone: (405) 424-1437
Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library
300 Park Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
Telephone: (405) 231-8650
Southern Oaks Library
6900 S. Walker
Oklahoma City, OK 73139
Telephone: (405) 631-4468
Wright Library
2101 Exchange Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73108
Telephone: (405) 235-5035
The Village Library
10307 N. Pennsylvania
The Village, OK 73120
Telephone: (405) 755-0710
Warr Acres Library
5901 NW 63rd
Warr Acres, OK 73132
Telephone: (405) 721-2616
Historic Newspaper Archives of Oklahoma County
Additional Genealogy Resources for Oklahoma County
Edmond Genealogical Society
431 S. Boulevard
P.O. Box 1984
Edmond, OK 73083
Spencer Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 394
Spencer, OK 73084
Oklahoma County Assessor 1905 Plat Maps Showing Original Homesteaders
Britton Township 1905 Plat Map
Choctaw Township 1905 Plat Map
Council Grove Township 1905 Plat Map
Crutcho 1905 Township Plat Map
Deep Fork 1905 Township Plat Map
Deer Creek 1905 Township Plat Map
Hartzell Township 1905 Plat Map
Lincoln Township 1905 Plat Map
Mustang Township 1905 Plat Map
Oklahoma Township 1905 Plat Map
Pottawatomie Township 1905 Plat Map
Spring Creek Township 1905 Plat Map
Springer Township 1905 Plat Map
Places to Visit in Oklahoma County
While researching your family history in Oklahoma County, be sure to check out the following attractions located in the area.
Oklahoma National Guard Museum
ASA National Softball
Hall of Fame &Museum
Bricktown Entertainment District
Harn Homestead & 1889ers Museum
Major Charles B. Hall Memorial Air
Park
National Cowboy & Western Heritage
Museum
Oklahoma City National Memorial &
Museum
Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Basketball
Oklahoma City Zoo & Botanical Garden
