Located in central Oklahoma, McClain County was named for a member of the 1906 Oklahoma Constitutional Convention, Charles M. McClain. In 1835, Camp Holmes was established and served the area until 1838. Early transportation routes were important to the county, including the California Road and military roads. Multiple railroads were constructed in McClain County starting in the late 1800s. The McClain County Museum in Purcell features artifacts, photos and genealogy records from the area. Purcell Lake offers boating, fishing and camping.
In 2000, census records showed 27,740 people living in McClain County. Countless assets exist for tracing genealogy in McClain County including legal records, cemetery records and a local genealogy society. Valuable resources for researching genealogy in McClain County are provided below, including a list of existing towns, a list of ghost towns, the county courthouse address, a detailed map of the county, library information and a list of cemeteries located within the county. A list of places to visit in McClain County is also provided for visitors to the area.
McClain County Courthouse Information
Detailed Map of McClain County
Existing Towns in McClain County
Historic Schools in McClain County
Historic Archives of McClain County
Add'l Genealogy Resources for McClain County
Places to Visit in McClain County
McClain County Courthouse Information
McClain County Clerk
P.O. Box 629
Purcell, OK 73080
Telephone: (405) 527-3117
Directions: On 2nd St. & Washington St.
Records available: County Clerk has land records.
Detailed Map of McClain County
Search for cemeteries, highways and scenic sites, or examine county and township lines with this detailed map of McClain County.
Existing Towns in McClain County
The following towns and cities are located in present day McClain County, Oklahoma.
Ghost Towns in McClain County
The following towns and cities either no longer exist in McClain 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 McClain County
The following cemeteries are located in McClain County, Oklahoma.
Indian Pioneer Cemetery
Historic Schools in McClain County
The following historic schools, academies and schoolhouses were located in McClain County, Oklahoma. Brief information about many of these schools can be found on the Schools Page of the McClain County OKGenWeb site.
Blackburn School
Bond School
Bradley School
Byars School
Canadian School
Clopton School
Colbert School
Cole School
Cook School
Gallamore School
Hawthorne School
Highland School
Irving School
Lone Hill School
Mary Simpson School
Midway School
Okra School
Pleasant Hill School
Pleasant Valley School
Pleasant View School
Rice School
Rosedale School
Washington School
Womack School
Woody Chapel School
Libraries in McClain County
Blanchard Public Library
300 N. Main
Blanchard, OK 73010
Telephone: (405) 485-2275
Newcastle Public Library
705 NW 10th
Newcastle, OK 73065
Telephone: (405) 387-5076
Purcell Public Library
919 N. 9th St.
Purcell, OK 73080
Telephone: (405) 527-5546
Historic Newspaper Archives of McClain County
Additional Genealogy Resources for McClain County
McClain County on OKGenWeb: Oklahoma Genealogy & History
McClain County Historical & Genealogical Society
203 W. Washington
Purcell, OK 73080
Telephone: (405) 701-3171
Names of Early Purcell Residents
Historic Photos of McClain County
Places to Visit in McClain County
While researching your family history in McClain County, be sure to check out the following attractions located in the area.
