Named after William Jennings Bryan, a presidential candidate and contributor to the 1907 Oklahoma Constitution, Bryan County is located in southern Oklahoma. Fort Washita, founded in 1842, and Fort McCulloch, founded in 1862, were early military posts in the county. Today, the Fort Washita Historic Site & Museum near Durant is open to visitors for a glimpse at Oklahoma’s military history. Known as the “Magnolia Capitol of Oklahoma,” Durant hosts the annual Magnolia Festival. The capitol of the Choctaw nation is located in Durant, and the Choctaw Casino Resort located there features a hotel, gaming, dining and more.
In 2000, census records showed 36,534 people living in Bryan County. Countless assets exist for tracing genealogy in Bryan County including legal records, cemetery records and a local genealogical society. Valuable resources for researching genealogy in Bryan 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.
Bryan County Courthouse Information
[Detailed Map of Bryan County
Existing Towns in Bryan County](#detailed_map)
Historic Schools in Bryan County
Historic Newspaper Archives of Bryan County
Tribal Nations in Bryan County
Add'l Genealogy Resources for Bryan County
Places to Visit in Bryan County
Bryan County Courthouse Information
Bryan County Courthouse
402 W. Evergreen
Durant, OK 74701
Telephone: (580) 924-1446
Directions: Corner of Evergreen and 4th St.
Records available: County Clerk has marriage, divorce and land records from 1907; probate and civil court records.
Detailed Map of Bryan County
Search for cemeteries, highways and scenic sites, or examine county and township lines, with this detailed map of Bryan County.
Existing Towns in Bryan County
While researching your family history in Bryan County, be sure to visit Durant, the largest city in the area. Other towns located in present day Bryan County, Oklahoma include:
Ghost Towns in Bryan County
The following towns and cities either no longer exist in Bryan County or are still populated, but significantly less so than in years past. These towns and cities are commonly referred to as "ghost towns."
Academy
Adams
Barry
Barwick
Burse
Jackson
Lake West
Liberty
Matoy
Midland
New Allison
New Oberlin
Oberlin
Olive
Pirtle
Pickwick
Pritchard
Rock Springs
Sand Point
Smith-Lee
Staley
Ury
Wade
Wasseta
Weeks
Westlake
Cemeteries in Bryan County
The following cemeteries are located in present day Bryan County, Oklahoma.
12 Mile Prairie Cemetery
Bohanan-Veach
Cemetery
Chickasaw Indian Burial
Ground
Fort Washita Confederate Cemetery
Harrison Cemetery
Keffer Cemetery
Krause Cemetery
McCarley Cemetery
McClish-Alberson
Cemetery
Old Bennington Presbyterian Church
Overland Stage Station Cemetery
Post Cemetery
Robinson Cemetery
Skaggs Cemetery
Willis Cemetery
Wilson Cemetery
Historic Schools in Bryan County
The following historic schools, academies and schoolhouses were located in Bryan County, Oklahoma.
Robert E. Lee School
Roberta School
Libraries in Bryan County
Bryan County Genealogy Library & Archives, Inc.
P.O. Box 153
Calera, OK 74730
Telephone: (580) 434-5848
Donald W. Reynolds Library
1515 W. Main St
Durant, OK 74701
Telephone: (580) 924-3486
Historic Newspaper Archives of Bryan County
Tribal Nations in Bryan County
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
529 N 16th
Durant, OK 74702
Telephone: (580) 924-8280
Additional Genealogy Resources for Bryan County
Bryan County on OKGenWeb: Oklahoma Genealogy & History
Bryan County Heritage Association
203 N McKinley
Calera, OK 74730
Telephone: (580) 434-5848
Places to Visit in Bryan County
While researching your family history in Bryan County, be sure to check out the following attractions located in the area.
