Created in 1907 at statehood, Kingfisher County is located in central Oklahoma. Trails used in the area prior to settlement included the Chisholm Trail and stagecoach roads. The Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railway came into the county in 1899. Located in Kingfisher, the county seat, the Chisholm Trail Museum features artifacts and exhibits from the historic trail. The Governor Seay Mansion, completed in 1892, is just across the street from the museum.
In 2000, census records showed 14,384 people living in Kingfisher County. Countless assets exist for tracing genealogy in Kingfisher County including legal records, cemetery records and a genealogy society. Valuable resources for researching genealogy in Kingfisher County are provided below, including a list of existing towns, a list of ghost towns, the county courthouse address, a detailed map of the county, library information and a list of cemeteries located within the county. In addition, a list of places to visit in Kingfisher County is also provided for visitors to the area.
Discover Kingfisher County and trace your family history and ancestry with this list of county-specific genealogy resources.
Kingfisher County Courthouse Information
Kingfisher County Clerk
P.O. Box 118
Kingfisher, OK 73750
Telephone: (405) 375-3808
Directions: On S. Main & W. Broadway Ave.
Records available: County Clerk has marriage records from 1900, divorce, probate, civil court records from 1896 and land records from 1898.
Detailed Map of Kingfisher County
Search for cemeteries, highways and scenic sites, or examine county and township lines with this detailed map of Kingfisher County.
Existing Towns in Kingfisher County
The following towns and cities are located in present day Kingfisher County, Oklahoma.
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Ghost Towns in Kingfisher County
The following towns and cities either no longer exist in Kingfisher County, Oklahoma 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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Downs |
Cemeteries in Kingfisher County
The following cemeteries are located in present day Kingfisher County, Oklahoma.
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Loyal Cemetery |
Spring Creek Cemetery |
Libraries in Kingfisher County
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Hennessey Public Library |
Kingfisher Memorial Library |
Historic Newspaper Archives of Kingfisher County
Additional Genealogy Resources for Kingfisher County
Kingfisher County on OKGenWeb: Oklahoma Genealogy & History
Kingfisher-Blaine Genealogical Society
c/o Chisholm Trail Museum
605 Zellers Ave.
Kingfisher, OK 73750
Places to Visit in Kingfisher County
While researching your family history in Kingfisher County, be sure to check out the following attractions located in the area.
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Chisholm Trail Museum & Governor |
