Seminole County, located in east-central Oklahoma, was named for the Seminole tribe. Explorers such as Washington Irving traveled through the area as early as 1832. The Choctaw, Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad was constructed in Seminole County in the late 1800s. Seminole County’s economy and population had a major boost when oil was found near Wewoka in 1923 and oil production became a large industry in the area. Wewoka is the capital of the Seminole Nation. The Seminole Nation Museum in Wewoka houses Seminole artifacts and presents the history of the Seminole tribe, as well as photos and exhibits showcasing local history. Wewoka Lake offers camping, fishing and boating.
In 2019, census records showed 24,258 people living in Seminole County. Countless resources exist for tracing genealogy in Seminole County. For more information about genealogy in Seminole County, resources are provided below.
Seminole County Courthouse Information
Seminole County Clerk
P.O. Box 1180
Wewoka, OK 74884
Telephone: (405) 257-2501
Directions: Wewoka Ave. at W. 2nd St.
Records available: Court Clerk has marriage, divorce, probate and civil court records from 1907.
Detailed Map of Seminole County
Search for cemeteries, highways and scenic sites, or examine county and township lines with this detailed map of Seminole County.
Existing Towns in Seminole County
While researching your family history in Seminole County, be sure to visit Seminole, the largest town in the county. The following towns and cities are located in present day Seminole County, Oklahoma.
Ghost Towns in Seminole County
The following towns and cities either no longer exist in Seminole County or are still populated, but significantly less so than in years past. These towns and cities are commonly referred to as "ghost towns."
Butner
Little
Schoolton
Sylvian
Cemeteries in Seminole County
The following cemeteries are located in present day Seminole County, Oklahoma.
Alex Harjo Cemetery
Alex Cully Cemetery
Arbeka Creek Nation
Land Cemetery
Arbeka Indian Methodist
Church Cemetery
Bell-Mack Cemetery
Brown Family (AKA Gov.
John F. Brown)Cemetery
Cox Cemetery
Cunny Cemetery
Fish Family Cemetery
Louie Factor Cemetery
Louis Harjo Cemetery
Mose Harjo Family
Cemetery
Uncle Willie Palmer
Cemetery
Porter Family Cemetery
Postoak Cemetery
Rock Creek Cemetery
Sacred Heart Catholic
Church Cemetery
Seminole Baptist Church Cemetery
Seminole Indian Baptist
Church Cemetery
Spring Baptist Church Cemetery
Wallace Cully Cemetery
Libraries in Seminole County
Kennedy Library of Konawa
701 W. South St
Konawa, OK 74849
Telephone: (580) 925-3662
Seminole Public Library
424 N. Main
Seminole, OK 74868
Telephone: (405) 382-4221
Wewoka Public Library
118 W. 5th St.
Wewoka, OK 74884
Telephone: (405) 257-3225
Historic Newspaper Archives of Seminole County
Tribal Nations in Seminole County
Seminole Nation
P.O. Box 1498
Wewoka, OK 74884
Telephone: (405) 257-6287
Additional Genealogy Resources for Seminole County
Seminole County on OKGenWeb: Oklahoma Genealogy & History
Konawa Genealogy Society
700 W. South St.
Rt. 1, Box 3
Konawa, OK 74849
Places to Visit in Seminole County
While researching your family history in Seminole County, be sure to check out the following attractions located in the area.
