Located in northwestern Oklahoma, Major County was named after John Charles Major, a local resident and representative to the 1906 Oklahoma Constitutional Convention. At the turn of the century, the railroad came into the county. The Enid and Anadarko Railway, the Choctaw Northern Railroad and the Kansas City, Mexico and Orient Railway were built in Major County at that time. Gloss Mountain State Park is located northeast of Fairview and offers hiking and wildlife viewing. In Fairview, the Major County Historical Society Museum features artifacts detailing the area’s history.
In 2000, census records showed 7,545 people living in Major County. Countless assets exist for tracing genealogy in Major County including legal records and cemetery records. Valuable resources for researching genealogy in Major County are provided below, including a list of existing towns, the county courthouse address, a detailed map of the county, library information and a list of cemeteries located within the county.
Discover Major County and trace your family history and ancestry with this list of county-specific genealogy resources.
Major County Courthouse Information
Major County Clerk
P.O. Box 379
Fairview, OK 73737
Telephone: (580) 227-4732
Directions: On the square at Ninth Ave. & E. Broadway St.
Records available: Court Clerk has marriage records from late 1800s, divorce, probate and civil court records from 1908; County Clerk has land records.
Detailed Map of Major County
Search for cemeteries, highways and scenic sites, or examine county and township lines with this detailed map of Major County.
Existing Towns in Major County
The following towns and cities are located in present day Major County, Oklahoma.
Ghost Towns in Major County
The following towns and cities either no longer exist in Major County or are still populated, but significantly less so than in years past. These towns and cities are commonly referred to as "ghost towns."
Cemeteries in Major County
The following cemeteries are located in present day Major County, Oklahoma.
Libraries in Major County
Fairview Municipal Library
115 S. 6th
Fairview, OK 73737
Telephone: (580) 227-2190
Additional Genealogy Resources for Major County
Major County on OKGenWeb: Oklahoma Genealogy & History
Major County Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 74
Fairview, OK 73737
Major County Historical Society
P.O. Box 555
Fairview, OK 73737
Places to Visit in Major County
While researching your family history in Major County, be sure to check out the following attractions located in the area.
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Ames Astrobleme Museum |
Island Guest Ranch |
