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Murray County, located in south-central Oklahoma, was named for William H. “Alfalfa Bill” Murray, president of the 1906 Oklahoma Constitutional Convention and later governor of Oklahoma. In 1886, the first railroad was built in the county. In 1904, Platt National Park was established near Sulphur and featured natural springs with bathhouses and spas. Along with nearby Turner Falls, the area became a tourist destination. Platt National Park is now known as the Chickasaw National Recreation Area, which borders the Lake of the Arbuckles. The Sulphur Historical Museum in Sulphur includes memorabilia and artifacts, as well as genealogical records. Also in Sulphur, the Chickasaw Cultural Center explores the history and culture of the Chickasaw Nation.
In 2000, census records showed 12,623 people living in Murray County. Countless resources exist for tracing genealogy in Murray County including legal records, cemetery records and a local historical society. For more information about genealogy in Murray County, resources are provided below.
Discover Murray County and trace your family history and ancestry with this list of county-specific genealogy resources.
Murray County Courthouse Information
Murray County Clerk
P.O. Box 240
Sulphur, OK 73086
Telephone: (580) 622-3777
Directions: On Wyandotte Ave. & W. 10th St.
Records available: County Clerk has land records; Court Clerk has marriage, divorce, probate and civil court records.
Murray County Website: http://www.murrayok.com/
Detailed Map of Murray County
Search for cemeteries, highways and scenic sites, or examine county and township lines with this detailed map of Murray County.
Existing Towns in Murray County
While researching your family history in Murray County, be sure to visit the following cities located in the area.
The following towns and cities are located in present day Murray County, Oklahoma.
Ghost Towns in Murray County
The following towns and cities either no longer exist in Murray 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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Chigley |
Drake Iona |
Pavilion Scullin |
Washita
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Cemeteries in Murray County
The following cemeteries are located in present day Murray County, Oklahoma.
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Price Chapel (AKA Sorghum Flat, AKA Strawberry Flat) Salem Presbyterian Wheeler Flats Cemetery |
Historic Schools in Murray County
The following historic schools, academies and schoolhouses were located in Murray County, Oklahoma.
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Big Canyon School Carr Chapel School Chickasaw Hills School Crusher School Fairview School Fletcher School |
Iona School Koller School Moss School Palmer School |
Park Schools Red Oak School Rock Creek School Rocky Point School Scullin School Sorghum Flat School Sulphur School Sunshine School Woodland School |
Libraries in Murray County
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Davis Public Library |
Mary E. Parker Memorial Library |
Historic Newspaper Archives of Murray County
The Davis News
Sulphur Times-Democrat
Additional Genealogy Resources for Murray County
Murray County on OKGenWeb: Oklahoma Genealogy & History
Arbuckle Historical Society
402 W. Muskogee
Sulphur, OK 73086
Telephone: (580) 622-2824
Places to Visit in Murray County
While researching your family history in Murray County, be sure to check out the following attractions located in the area.
