Located in northeastern Oklahoma, Pawnee County was named for the Pawnee tribe. Explorers and traders passed through the county in the early 1800s. By the early 1900s, railroads had been built in the area. Oil and gas production was a major economic force in early Pawnee County history, starting with the county’s first well in 1904. The Pawnee Historical Society Museum houses historical artifacts from the area, as well as from the Pawnee tribe. Pawnee Lake offers boating, fishing and camping. In Cleveland, the Triangle Heritage Oil & Historical Museum features oil industry memorabilia and artifacts. Feyodi Creek Park on Lake Keystone offers hiking, camping and lake access.
In 2000, census records showed 16,612 people living in Pawnee County. Countless resources exist for tracing genealogy in Pawnee County including cemetery records and a local historical society. For more information about genealogy in Pawnee County, resources are provided below.
Discover Pawnee County and trace your family history and ancestry with this list of county-specific genealogy resources.
Pawnee County Courthouse Information
Pawnee County Courthouse
500 Harrison St., Room 202
Pawnee, OK 74058
Telephone: (918) 762-2547
Directions: On the town square at Harrison St.
Records available: Court Clerk has marriage records from 1893, divorce and civil court records from 1894 and probate records from 1911.
Detailed Map of Pawnee County
Search for cemeteries, highways and scenic sites, or examine county and township lines with this detailed map of Pawnee County.
Existing Towns in Pawnee County
While researching your family history in Pawnee County, be sure to visit Pawnee, the largest town in the county. The following towns and cities are located in present day Pawnee County, Oklahoma.
Ghost Towns in Pawnee County
The following towns and cities either no longer exist in Pawnee 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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Casey Greenup |
Lela |
Rambo |
Watchorn |
Cemeteries in Pawnee County
The following cemeteries are located in present day Pawnee County, Oklahoma.
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East Basin Cemetery Endicott Cemetery Highland Park Cemetery |
Libraries in Pawnee County
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Jay C. Byers Memorial Library |
Pawnee Public Library |
Historic Newspaper Archives of Pawnee County
Tribal Nations in Pawnee County
Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
881 Little Dee Dr.
P.O. Box 470
Pawnee, OK 74058
Telephone: (918) 762-3621
Additional Genealogy Resources for Pawnee County
Pawnee County on OKGenWeb: Oklahoma Genealogy & History
Pawnee County Historical Society
513 6th St.
Pawnee, OK 74058
Telephone: (918) 762-4681
Places to Visit in Pawnee County
While researching your family history in Pawnee County, be sure to check out the following attractions located in the area.
