Located in western Oklahoma, Washita County was named for the Washita River that runs through the county. Early trails in Washita County included the Great Spanish Trail and the California Road. In 1874, the Great Western Cattle Trail was established. The county’s first railroad, the Blackwell, Enid and Southwestern Railroad, was built in 1902. Agriculture and raising cattle have been the county’s main economic sources. In Cordell, the Washita County Museum houses artifacts and documents from Washita County history. Crowder Lake University Park near Crowder offers camping, fishing, canoeing and more.
In 2000, census records showed 11,508 people living in Washita County. Countless resources exist for tracing genealogy in Washita County including legal records, cemetery records and a local historical society. For more information about genealogy in Washita County, resources are provided below.
Washita County Courthouse Information
Washita County Clerk
P.O. Box 380
Cordell, OK 73632
Telephone: (580) 832-2284
Directions: On the square off Hwy 152, one block west of Hwy 183 in the center of town.
Records available: Court Clerk has marriage, divorce, probate and civil court records from 1900.
Detailed Map of Washita County
Search for cemeteries, highways and scenic sites, or examine county and township lines with this detailed map of Washita County.
Existing Towns in Washita County
The following towns and cities are located in present day Washita County, Oklahoma.
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Ghost Towns in Washita County
The following towns and cities either no longer exist in Washita 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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Cowden |
New Cordell |
Cemeteries in Washita County
The following cemeteries are located in present day Washita County, Oklahoma.
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Bible Mennonite Corn Mennonite Cross-McLemore Frazier Family Cemetery |
Herold Mennonite |
Libraries in Washita County
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Cordell Public Library |
Sentinel Public Library |
Historic Newspaper Archives of Washita County
Additional Genealogy Resources for Washita County
Washita County on OKGenWeb: Oklahoma Genealogy & History
Southwest Oklahoma Genealogical Society
Washita County Historical Society
105 E. First
P.O. Box 440
Cordell, OK 73632
Telephone: (405) 343-2554
Places to Visit in Washita County
While researching your family history in Washita County, be sure to check out the following attractions located in the area.
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Crowder Lake University Park |
Rocky Lake
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