Named after the Ottawa tribe, Ottawa County is located in northeastern Oklahoma. By the early 1800s, there were two large travel routes in the area: the Texas Road and the Shawnee Trail. The Atlantic and Pacific Railroad was the first railroad in the county, built in 1871. By the 1890s, zinc and lead mining had begun in Ottawa County. The mining industry was strong in the county for decades, but by the 1960s, most of the mines had closed.
In Miami, the Dobson Museum and Memorial Center features artifacts and displays that showcase Ottawa County history. Twin Bridges State Park offers fishing and campsites along the Neosho and Spring rivers.
In 2020, census records showed 30,285 people living in Ottawa County. Countless assets exist for tracing genealogy in Ottawa County including legal records, cemetery records and a local genealogy society. Valuable resources for researching genealogy in Ottawa 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.
Ottawa County Courthouse Information
Ottawa County Courthouse
102 E. Central, Suite 203
Miami, OK 74354
Telephone: (918) 542-3332
Directions: E. Central & US-69.
Records available: Court Clerk has marriage, divorce, probate and civil court records; County Clerk has land records from 1890.
Detailed Map of Ottawa County
Search for cemeteries, highways and scenic sites, or examine county and township lines with this detailed map of Ottawa County.
Existing Towns in Ottawa County
While researching your family history in Ottawa County, be sure to visit the following cities located in the area.
The following towns and cities are located in present day Ottawa County, Oklahoma.
Ghost Towns in Ottawa County
The following towns and cities either no longer exist in Ottawa County or are still populated, but significantly less so than in years past. These towns and cities are commonly referred to as "ghost towns."
Dawes
Lincolnville
Ogeechee
Zincville
Cemeteries in Ottawa County
The following cemeteries are located in present day Ottawa County, Oklahoma.
All Saints' Garden of the
Good Shepherd
Grand Army of the
Republic Cemetery
Hoffman-Quapaw Family Cemetery
Stafford-Shapp Memorial Cemetery
Libraries in Ottawa County
Miami Public Library
200 N. Main
Miami, OK 74354
Telephone: (918) 541-2292
Historic Newspaper Archives of Ottawa County
Tribal Nations in Ottawa County
Eastern Shawnee Tribe
12755 S. 705 Rd.
Wyandotte, OK 74370
Telephone: (918) 666-2435
Miami Tribe of Oklahoma
202 S. Eight Tribes Trail
Miami, OK 74354
Telephone: (918) 542-1445
Modoc Tribe
418 "G" St. SE
Miami, OK 74354
Telephone: (918) 542-1190
Ottawa Tribe
13 S. Hwy 69A
Miami, OK 74354
Telephone: (918) 540-1536
Peoria Tribe of Oklahoma
118 S Eight Tribes Trail
Miami, OK 74355
Telephone: (918) 540-2535
Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma
5681 S. 630 Rd.
Quapaw, OK 74363
Telephone: (918) 542-1853
Shawnee Tribe
29 S. Hwy 69A
Miami, OK 74355
Telephone: (918) 542-2441
Wyandotte Nation
64700 E Hwy 60
Wyandotte, OK 74370
Telephone: (918) 678-2297
Additional Genealogy Resources for Ottawa County
Ottawa County Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 1383
Miami, OK 74354
Places to Visit in Ottawa County
While researching your family history in Ottawa County, be sure to check out the following attractions located in the area.
Dobson Museum & Memorial Center
