Named for the Cherokee Nation, Cherokee County was created in 1906. Tahlequah, the county seat, has been the capital of the Cherokee Nation since 1844. Cherokee County’s past is rich in the culture and history of the Cherokee Nation, and many of its historic landmarks still stand today including the Cherokee National Supreme Court Building and the Cherokee Female Seminary. Outdoor recreational opportunities in the area can be found at Sequoyah State Park, Fort Gibson Lake and Cherokee Landing State Park. Visitors to Cherokee County will also enjoy camping along the Illinois River.
In 2000, census records showed 42,521 people living in Cherokee County. Countless assets exist for tracing genealogy in Cherokee County including legal records, cemetery records and a local historical society. Valuable resources for researching genealogy in Cherokee 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.
Cherokee County Courthouse Information
Detailed Map of Cherokee County
Existing Towns in Cherokee County
Ghost Towns in Cherokee County
Historic Archives of Cherokee County
Tribal Nations in Cherokee County
Add'l Resources for Cherokee County
Places to Visit in Cherokee County
Cherokee County Courthouse Information
Cherokee County Clerk
213 W. Delaware
Tahlequah, OK 74464
Telephone: (918) 456-3171
Directions: On the square at Muskogee Ave. & Delaware St.
Records available: Court Clerk has marriage divorce and civil court records from 1907; County Clerk has land records.
Detailed Map of Cherokee County
Search for cemeteries, highways and scenic sites, or examine county and township lines with this detailed map of Cherokee County.
Existing Towns in Cherokee County
While researching your family history in Cherokee County, be sure to visit the following city hubs located in the area.
The following towns and cities are located in present day Cherokee County, Oklahoma.
Ghost Towns in Cherokee County
The following towns and cities either no longer exist in Cherokee County or are still populated, but significantly less so than in years past. These towns and cities are commonly referred to as "ghost towns."
Cemeteries in Cherokee County
The following cemeteries are located in present day Cherokee County, Oklahoma.
Andersons Cemetery
Carey Cemetery
Clear Creek Monastery
Cemetery
Forgotten Burial Ground
Greece Cemetery
Hendricks-Linder Burial
Ground
Hinson Cemetery
Holland/Crescent Valley Cemetery
IOOF Odd Fellows/Hulbert Cemetery
Jones Cemetery
Rose/Westmoreland Cemetery
Turkey Lee Cemetery
Ward Family Cemetery
William Hendricks Cemetery
Worchester Cemetery
Worster Cemetery
Libraries in Cherokee County
Hulbert Community Library
118 E Main St.
Hulbert, OK 74441
Telephone: (918) 772-3383
Tahlequah Public Library
120 S. College
Tahlequah, OK 74464
Telephone: (918) 456-2581
Historic Newspaper Archives of Cherokee County
Tribal Nations in Cherokee County
Cherokee Nation
22361 S. Bald Hill Rd.
Tahlequah, OK 74464
Telephone: (918) 456-0671
United Keetoowah Band of Cherokees
2450 S. Muskogee Ave.
Tahlequah, OK 74464
Telephone: (918) 456-6533
Additional Genealogy Resources for Cherokee County
Cherokee County on OKGenWeb: Oklahoma Genealogy & History
Cherokee Heritage Center Archives
Cherokee Heritage Center
21192 S. Keeler Dr.
Park Hill, OK 74451
Telephone: (918) 456-6007
Cherokee National Historical Society
Cherokee Heritage Center Genealogy Department
P.O. Box 515
Tahlequah, OK 74465
Places to Visit in Cherokee County
While researching your family history in Cherokee County, be sure to check out the following attractions in Cherokee County.
Cherokee Nation Cultural Tourism
Cherokee National Supreme Court
Museum
