Woodward County, located in northwestern Oklahoma, was named for the town of Woodward and was created in 1907 at statehood. Military presence in Woodward County began early on, with expeditions in 1857 and 1860, and the establishment of Camp Supply (later Fort Supply) in 1868. In the late 1800s, cattle were herded through the county on the Great Western Trail. The Southern Kansas Railway was built in 1887, and the town of Woodward was formed along its route. In Woodward, the Plains Indians & Pioneers Museum showcases the history of Woodward County and its people. Fort Supply features living history events and programs detailing life at the fort, which was closed in 1894. Fort Supply Lake offers campsites, fishing and boating.
In 2000, census records showed 18,486 people living in Woodward County. Countless assets exist for tracing genealogy in Woodward County including legal records, cemetery records and a local genealogical society. Valuable resources for researching genealogy in Woodward County are provided below, including a list of existing towns and a list of cemeteries located within the county. .
Woodward County Courthouse Information
Detailed Map of Woodward County
Existing Towns in Woodward County
Ghost Towns in Woodward County
Historic Schools in Woodward County
Newspaper Archives of Woodward County
Add'l Resources for Woodward County
Places to Visit in Woodward County
Woodward County Courthouse Information
Woodward County Courthouse
1600 Main St.
Woodward, OK 73801
Telephone: (580) 256-3413
Directions: On Main St. & 16th.
Woodward County Website: http://woodwardcounty.org/
Detailed Map of Woodward County
Search for cemeteries, highways and scenic sites, or examine county and township lines with this detailed map of Woodward County.
Existing Towns in Woodward County
While researching your family history in Woodward County, be sure to visit Woodward, the largest town in the county. The following towns and cities are located in present day Woodward County, Oklahoma.
Ghost Towns in Woodward County
The following towns and cities either no longer exist in Woodward County or are still populated, but signficantly less so than in years past. These towns and cities are commonly referred to as "ghost towns."
Cedardale
Curtis
Gerlach
Haskew
Keenan
Richmond
Tangier
Cemeteries in Woodward County
The following cemeteries are located in present day Woodward County, Oklahoma.
Liberty Cemetery
Saint Joseph Catholic
Cemetery
Historic Schools in Woodward County
The following historic schools, academies or schoolhouses were located in Woodward County, Oklahoma. Brief information about many of these schools can be found on the Schools Page of the Woodward County OKGenWeb site.
Atkins School
Baker School
Bar N School
Bar School
Cavin School
Cedar School
Chapman School
Crites School
Curtis School
Elm Grove School
Green School
Greer School
Happy Hollow School
Happy Valley School
Harmany School
Hays School
Holdron School
Indian Creek School
Jenkins School
Lincoln School
McManis School
Moscow School
Mountain View School
Oak Valley School
Oakgrove School
Pea Ridge School
Peach School
Pleasant Valley School
Reynolds School
Round Timber School
Round Top School
Rutman School
Shuck School
Spring School
Steadman School
Stone School
Taylor School
Tony Day School
Tucker School
Valley School
Ward School
Wingett School
Wood School
Woodward School
Libraries in Woodward County
Woodward Public Library
1500 W. Main
Woodward, OK 73801
Telephone: (580) 254-8544
Historic Newspaper Archives of Woodward County
Woodward County Obituary Index
Additional Genealogy Resources for Woodward County
Woodward County on OKGenWeb: Oklahoma Genealogy & History
Northwest Oklahoma Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 834
Woodward, OK 73801
Places to Visit in Woodward County
While researching your family history in Woodward County, be sure to check out the following attractions located in the area.
Cooper Wildlife Management Area
Hackamore Oklahoma Outdoor Experience
Plains Indians & Pioneers Museum
