Bryan County Genealogy Resources

Named after William Jennings Bryan, a presidential candidate and contributor to the 1907 Oklahoma Constitution, Bryan County is located in southern Oklahoma.  Fort Washita, founded in 1842, and Fort McCulloch, founded in 1862, were early military posts in the county. Today, the Fort Washita Historic Site & Museum near Durant is open to visitors for a glimpse at Oklahoma’s military history.  Known as the “Magnolia Capitol of Oklahoma,” Durant hosts the annual Magnolia Festival.  The capitol of the Choctaw nation is located in Durant, and the Choctaw Casino Resort located there features a hotel, gaming, dining and more.  

In 2000, census records showed 36,534 people living in Bryan County.  Countless assets exist for tracing genealogy in Bryan County including legal records, cemetery records and a local genealogical society.  Valuable resources for researching genealogy in Bryan County are provided below, including a list of existing towns, the county courthouse address, a detailed map of the county and a list of cemeteries located within the county. 

Bryan County Courthouse Information

Bryan County Courthouse
402 W. Evergreen
Durant, OK  74701
Telephone:  (580) 924-1446

Directions:  Corner of Evergreen and 4th St.

Records available:  County Clerk has marriage, divorce and land records from 1907; probate and civil court records. 

Detailed Map of Bryan County

Search for cemeteries, highways and scenic sites, or examine county and township lines, with this detailed map of Bryan County. 

Existing Towns in Bryan County

While researching your family history in Bryan County, be sure to visit Durant, the largest city in the area.  Other towns located in present day Bryan County, Oklahoma include:

 Ghost Towns in Bryan County

The following towns and cities either no longer exist in Bryan 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 Bryan County

The following cemeteries are located in present day Bryan County, Oklahoma.

Historic Schools in Bryan County

The following historic schools, academies and schoolhouses were located in Bryan County, Oklahoma. 

Libraries in Bryan County

Historic Newspaper Archives of Bryan County

 Tribal Nations in Bryan County

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
529 N 16th
Durant, OK  74702
Telephone:  (580) 924-8280

Additional Genealogy Resources for Bryan County

Bryan County on OKGenWeb: Oklahoma Genealogy & History

Bryan County Heritage Association
203 N McKinley
Calera, OK  74730
Telephone:  (580) 434-5848

Places to Visit in Bryan County

While researching your family history in Bryan County, be sure to check out the following attractions located in the area.