Located in southeastern Oklahoma, Pontotoc County was named for a historic Chickasaw tribal area in Mississippi. The California Road was an early travel route in the area, and the Delaware Mount plateau was a popular feature along the way. Established before statehood, limestone quarries and cement production have both been major economic forces in Pontotoc County.
In 1974, the Chickasaw Nation established their headquarters in Ada. East Central University, a four-year college, is also located in Ada. Visitors to Pontotoc County will enjoy trips to the Old Bank Art Gallery, the McSwain Theatre or the Ada Gaming Center.
In 2020, census records showed 38,065 people living in Pontotoc County. Countless assets exist for tracing genealogy in Pontotoc County including legal records, cemetery records and a local genealogical society. Valuable resources for researching genealogy in Pontotoc County are provided below, including a list of existing towns, the county courthouse address, a detailed map of the county and a list of cemeteries located within the county.
Pontotoc County Courthouse Information
Pontotoc County Clerk
P.O. Box 1425
Ada, OK 74820
Telephone: 405) 332-1425
Directions: On W. 13th at S. Broadway.
Records available: Court Clerk has marriage, divorce, probate and civil court records from 1907.
Detailed Map of Pontotoc County
Search for cemeteries, highways and scenic sites, or examine county and township lines with this detailed map of Pontotoc County.
Existing Towns in Pontotoc County
The following towns and cities are located in present day Pontotoc County, Oklahoma.
Ghost Towns in Pontotoc County
The following towns and cities either no longer exist in Pontotoc County or are still populated, but significantly less so than in years past. These towns and cities are commonly referred to as "ghost towns."
Bebee
Dolberg
Franks
Frisco
Hart
Jesse
Latta
Pickett
Maxwell
Oakman
Steedman
Vanoss
Victor
Cemeteries in Pontotoc County
The following cemeteries are located in present day Pontotoc County, Oklahoma.
Allison Cemetery
Atkins Cemetery
Brown Cemetery
Burg Dale Cemetery
Cockran Cemetery
Fittstown Baptist
Church Cemetery
Grove Cemetery
Globe Cemetery
Kilcrease Cemetery
Panther Creek Cemetery
Puller Cemetery
Rock Creek Cemetery
Wade Killcrease Family Cemetery
Historic Schools in Pontotoc County
The following historic schools, academies and schoolhouses were located in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma.
Ada Schools
Allen Schools
Amloso School
Beebe School
Bellview School
Black Rock School
Blue Mound School
Brook Haven School
Byng Schools
Canyon Spring School
Cedar Grove School
Center School
Chimney Hill School
Collin Institute
Conway School
Cresco School
Denny School
Dohlberg School
Egypt School
Fairland School
Fitshugh School
Fittstown School
Francis School
Franks School
Frisco School
Gale School
Goose Creek School
Green Hill School
Halls Hill School
Happyland School
Hart School
Haskell School
High Hill School
Homer School
Horseshoe Ranch School
Jesse School
Jones Chapel
Knox School
Lanham School
Latta School
Laxton School
Lightening Ridge School
Lovelady School
Lula School
McLish School
New Homer School
Oakman School
Old McCall School
Owl Creek School
Parish Chapel School
Pecan Grove School
Pickett School
Pleasant Hill School
Pleasant Valley School
Red Oak School
Rocky Chapel School
Roff School
Round Top School
Shady Grove School
Stonewall School
Summer Chapel School
Sunshine School
Tyrola School
Union Hill School
Walnut Grove School
Wilson School
Worstan School
Yeager School
Libraries in Pontotoc County
Ada Public Library
124 S. Rennie
Ada, OK 74820
Telephone: (580) 436-8124
Allen Public Library
214 E. Broadway
Allen, OK 74825
Telephone: (580) 857-2933
Historic Newspaper Archives of Pontotoc County
Tribal Nations in Pontotoc County
Chickasaw Nation
520 Arlington St.
Ada, OK 74820
Telephone: (580) 436-2603
Additional Genealogy Resources for Pontotoc County
Pontotoc County Historical & Genealogical Society
221 W. 16th
Ada, OK 74820
Places to Visit in Pontotoc County
While researching your family history in Pontotoc County, be sure to check out the following attractions located in the area.
