Choctaw County was created in 1907 and named after the Choctaw tribe of the area. The county seat of Hugo is also known as "Circus City U.S.A." in remembrance of the large number of circus performers that would winter there. Visitors to Choctaw County can visit the Mt. Olivet Cemetery, in particular the section of the cemetery named Showmen's Rest, to witness the performers' final resting place. Choctaw County is also home to Fort Towson, established in 1824 and the second oldest fort in Indian Territory. Today, visitors can tour the grounds of the fort and explore further exhibits available at the Fort Towson Historical Society Museum. Hugo Lake Park and Raymond Gary State Park offer both recreational activities and accommodations.
In 2000, census records showed 15,342 people living in Choctaw County. Countless assets exist for tracing genealogy in Choctaw County including legal records, cemetery records and a local genealogy society. Valuable resources for researching genealogy in Choctaw County are provided below.
Choctaw County Courthouse Information
Detailed Map of Choctaw County
Existing Towns in Choctaw County
Historic Schools in Choctaw County
Historic Archives of Choctaw County
Add'l Resources for Choctaw County
Places to Visit in Choctaw County
Choctaw County Courthouse Information
Choctaw County Clerk
300 E. Duke
Hugo, OK 74743
Telephone: (580) 326- 3778
Directions: Third and Duke.
Records available: Court Clerk has marriage, divorce, and civil court records from 1907; County Clerk has land records.
Detailed Map of Choctaw County
Search for cemeteries, highways and scenic sites, or examine county and township lines with this detailed map of Choctaw County.
Existing Towns in Choctaw County
While researching your family history in Choctaw County, be sure to visit Hugo, the largest town in the county. The following towns are located in present day Choctaw County, Oklahoma.
Ghost Towns in Choctaw County
The following cities and towns either no longer exist in Choctaw 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 Choctaw County
The following cemeteries are located in present day Choctaw County, Oklahoma.
Fort Towson (AKA
Doaksville) Cemetery
Harrison Cemetery
(AKA Harris)
Long Creek (African American) Cemetery
Mayhew (African American) Cemetery
McHaney Family Cemetery
Pigeon Roost Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery
Pigeon Roost Original Cemetery
The Woods of Choctaw County Cemetery
Historic Schools in Choctaw County
The following historic schools, academies and schoolhouses were located in Choctaw County, Oklahoma.
Libraries in Choctaw County
Choctaw County Public Library
703 E. Jackson St.
Hugo, OK 74743
Telephone: (580) 326-5591
Historic Newspaper Archives of Choctaw County
Additional Genealogy Resources for Choctaw County
Choctaw County on OKGenWeb: Oklahoma Genealogy & History
Choctaw County Genealogical Society
703 E. Jackson St.
Hugo, OK 74743
Choctaw County Historical Society
307 North B St.
P.O. Box 577
Hugo, OK 74743
Places to Visit in Choctaw County
While researching your family history in Choctaw County, be sure to check out the following attractions located in the area.
