Atoka County Genealogy Resources

Atoka County, located in southeastern Oklahoma, was formed in 1907 from Choctaw land.  The county was named after a Choctaw warrior, Captain Atoka, who lived in the area.  Now a ghost town, Boggy Depot was formerly a bustling center of the county and was the site of the state’s first Masonic Lodge, founded in 1869.  Industry in the county has included coal and limestone mining as well as forestry. Scenic McGee Creek State Park offers water recreation, hiking and camping in Atoka County, and family-owned Cimarron Cellars in Caney is the oldest operating winery in Oklahoma.  The Atoka Museum, Civil War Cemetery & Visitors Center near Atoka features the only Confederate cemetery in Oklahoma.  

In 2000, census records showed 13,879 people living in Atoka County.  Countless assets exist for tracing genealogy in Atoka County including legal records, cemetery records and a local genealogical society.  Valuable resources for researching genealogy in Atoka County are provided below, including a list of existing towns. 

Atoka County Courthouse Information

Atoka County Clerk
201 E. Court
Atoka, OK  74525
Telephone: (580) 889-3565

Directions: On E. Court between Reba McIntire St. & Delaware St.

Records available:  Court Clerk has marriage records from 1897, divorce, probate and civil records from 1913; County Clerk has land records. 

Detailed Map of Atoka County

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

Existing Towns in Atoka County

The following towns and cities are located in present day Atoka County, Oklahoma. 

 Ghost Towns in Atoka County

The following towns and cities no longer exist in Atoka County or are unincorporated and scarcely populated.  These towns and cities are commonly referred to as "ghost towns."  More information on many of these towns can be found on the Towns of Atoka County page on the OKGenWeb.org site.

Cemeteries in Atoka County

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

Libraries in Atoka County 

Atoka County Library
215 East A St.
Atoka, OK  74525
Telephone:  (580) 889-3555

Historic Newspaper Archives of Atoka County

Additional Genealogy Resources for Atoka County

Atoka County on OKGenWeb: Oklahoma Genealogy & History

Atoka County Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 245
Atoka, OK  74525

Places to Visit in Atoka County

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