Muskogee County Genealogy Resources

Located in northeastern Oklahoma, Muskogee County was named for the Muscogee (Creek) tribe.  In the early 1700s, French explorers and traders traveled along the area’s large rivers.  Fort Gibson, the first army post in Indian Territory, was established in Muskogee County in 1824.  The first railroad was built in Muskogee County in 1871 and more railroads followed, leading to new towns being formed.  In Muskogee, the Five Civilized Tribes Museum features exhibits detailing the history of the tribes.  Also in Muskogee, the Three Rivers Museum outlines the rich history of the area, where the Arkansas, Verdigris and Grand rivers meet.  The Fort Gibson Historic Site features exhibits and living history programs detailing the history of the fort. 

In 2000, census records showed 69,451 people living in Muskogee County.  Countless resources exist for tracing genealogy in Muskogee County including legal records, cemetery records and a local genealogical society.  For more information about genealogy in Muskogee County, resources are provided below. 

Muskogee County Courthouse Information

Muskogee County Clerk
P.O. Box 2307
Muskogee, OK  74402
Telephone:  (918) 682-9601

Directions:  N. 5th & W. Okmulgee.

Records available:  Court Clerk has marriage records from 1890, divorce, probate, civil court records from 1907, criminal or felony records from 1940; County Clerk has land records. 

Detailed Map of Muskogee County

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

Existing Towns in Muskogee County

While researching your family history in Muskogee County, be sure to visit the following cities located in the area.

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

Ghost Towns in Muskogee County

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

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

Historic Schools in Muskogee County

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

Libraries in Muskogee County

Historic Newspaper Archives of Muskogee County

Ft. Gibson, Muskogee County News

Muskogee Weekly Phoenix

Additional Genealogy Resources for Muskogee County

Muskogee County on OKGenWeb: Oklahoma Genealogy & History

Muskogee County Genealogical Society

Fort Gibson Genealogical and Historical Society
P.O. Box  416
Ft. Gibson, OK
Telephone:  (918) 478-3345

Places to Visit in Muskogee County

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