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Seminole County, located in east-central Oklahoma, was named for the Seminole tribe. Explorers such as Washington Irving traveled through the area as early as 1832. The Choctaw, Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad was constructed in Seminole County in the late 1800s. Seminole County’s economy and population had a major boost when oil was found near Wewoka in 1923 and oil production became a large industry in the area. Wewoka is the capital of the Seminole Nation. The Seminole Nation Museum in Wewoka houses Seminole artifacts and presents the history of the Seminole tribe, as well as photos and exhibits showcasing local history. Wewoka Lake offers camping, fishing and boating. The Oklahoma Oil Museum is located in Seminole and features displays of oilfield history and equipment.
In 2000, census records showed 24,894 people living in Seminole County. Countless resources exist for tracing genealogy in Seminole County. For more information about genealogy in Seminole County, resources are provided below.
Discover Seminole County and trace your family history and ancestry with this list of county-specific genealogy resources.
Seminole County Courthouse Information
Seminole County Clerk
P.O. Box 1180
Wewoka, OK 74884
Telephone: (405) 257-2450
Directions: Wewoka Ave. at W. 2nd St.
Records available: Court Clerk has marriage, divorce, probate and civil court records from 1907.
Detailed Map of Seminole County
Search for cemeteries, highways and scenic sites, or examine county and township lines with this detailed map of Seminole County.
Existing Towns in Seminole County
While researching your family history in Seminole County, be sure to visit Seminole, the largest town in the county. The following towns and cities are located in present day Seminole County, Oklahoma.
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Ghost Towns in Seminole County
The following towns and cities either no longer exist in Seminole 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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Butner Little |
Schoolton
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Sylvian
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Cemeteries in Seminole County
The following cemeteries are located in present day Seminole County, Oklahoma.
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Alex Harjo Cemetery Alex Cully Cemetery
Arbeka Creek Nation
Arbeka Indian Methodist Bell-Mack Cemetery
Brown Family (AKA Gov. Cox Cemetery Cunny Cemetery |
Fish Family Cemetery Louie Factor Cemetery Louis Harjo Cemetery
Mose Harjo Family
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Uncle Willie Palmer Porter Family Cemetery Postoak Cemetery Rock Creek Cemetery
Sacred Heart Catholic Seminole Baptist Church Cemetery
Seminole Indian Baptist Spring Baptist Church Cemetery Wallace Cully Cemetery |
Libraries in Seminole County
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Kennedy Library of Konawa
Seminole Public Library |
Wewoka Public Library |
Historic Newspaper Archives of Seminole County
Seminole County News
The Wewoka Times-Democrat
Tribal Nations in Seminole County
Seminole Nation
P.O. Box 1498
Wewoka, OK 74884
Telephone: (405) 257-6287
Additional Genealogy Resources for Seminole County
Seminole County on OKGenWeb: Oklahoma Genealogy & History
Konawa Genealogy Society
700 W. South St.
Rt. 1, Box 3
Konawa, OK 74849
Places to Visit in Seminole County
While researching your family history in Seminole County, be sure to check out the following attractions located in the area.
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Jasmine Moran's Children's Museum |
