Custer County, created prior to statehood in 1896 and located in west-central Oklahoma, was named after Lt. Col. George A. Custer. In the early 1900s, the Choctaw, Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad, the Blackwell, Enid and Southwestern Railroad and the Kansas City, Mexico and Orient Railway were built in the area and contributed to the growth of cities and towns along their routes. The Heartland of America Museum in Weatherford features exhibits and artifacts that highlight life in western Oklahoma during the 20th century. The Western Oklahoma Historical Center, also in Weatherford, is home to the Western Plains Genealogical Society and gives a glimpse into pioneer life at the beginning of the 20th century. Clinton offers the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum, full of artifacts and mementos from the Mother Road’s prime.
In 2000, census records showed 26,142 people living in Custer County. Countless assets exist for tracing genealogy in Custer County including legal records, cemetery records and a local genealogy society. Valuable resources for researching genealogy in Custer County are provided below, including a list of existing towns and the county courthouse address.
Discover Custer County and trace your family history and ancestry with this list of county-specific genealogy resources.
Custer County Courthouse Information
Custer County Courthouse
P.O. Box 300
Arapaho, OK 73620
Telephone: (580) 323-4420
Directions: On B St. & Broadway St.
Records available: County Clerk has marriage, divorce, and probate records from 1899, civil court records from 1894, real estate, deeds, mortgages and releases, army and U.S. service records from 1892, school census from 1913 and county register of electors from 1916; Cemetery Association has burial records for each city.
Detailed Map of Custer County
Search for cemeteries, highways and scenic sites, or examine county and township lines with this detailed map of Custer County.
Existing Towns in Custer County
While researching your family history in Custer County, be sure to visit the following cities located in the area.
The following towns and cities are located in present day Custer County, Oklahoma.
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Ghost Towns in Custer County
The following towns and cities either no longer exist in Custer County or are still populated, but significantly less so than in years past. These towns and cities are commonly referred to as "ghost towns."
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Claude |
Cemeteries in Custer County
The following cemeteries are located in present day Custer County, Oklahoma.
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Bethel Krimmer Bethel Mennonite Clinton Memorial Park Edwardsville Cemetery |
Plainview Cemetery |
Libraries in Custer County
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Clinton Public Library |
Hazel Cross Library |
Weatherford Public Library |
Historic Newspaper Archives of Custer County
Additional Genealogy Resources for Custer County
Custer County on OKGenWeb: Oklahoma Genealogy & History
Western Plains Weatherford Genealogical Society
Places to Visit in Custer County
While researching your family history in Custer County, be sure to check out the following attractions located in the area.
