Woodward County Genealogy Resources

Woodward County, located in northwestern Oklahoma, was named for the town of Woodward and was created in 1907 at statehood.  Military presence in Woodward County began early on, with expeditions in 1857 and 1860, and the establishment of Camp Supply (later Fort Supply) in 1868.  In the late 1800s, cattle were herded through the county on the Great Western Trail.  The Southern Kansas Railway was built in 1887, and the town of Woodward was formed along its route.  In Woodward, the Plains Indians & Pioneers Museum showcases the history of Woodward County and its people.  Fort Supply features living history events and programs detailing life at the fort, which was closed in 1894.  Fort Supply Lake offers campsites, fishing and boating.

In 2000, census records showed 18,486 people living in Woodward County.  Countless assets exist for tracing genealogy in Woodward County including legal records, cemetery records and a local genealogical society.  Valuable resources for researching genealogy in Woodward County are provided below, including a list of existing towns and a list of cemeteries located within the county.  .

Woodward County Courthouse Information

Woodward County Courthouse
1600 Main St.
Woodward, OK  73801
Telephone:  (580) 256-3413

Directions:  On Main St. & 16th.

Woodward County Website: http://woodwardcounty.org/

Detailed Map of Woodward County

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

Existing Towns in Woodward County

While researching your family history in Woodward County, be sure to visit Woodward, the largest town in the county.  The following towns and cities are located in present day Woodward County, Oklahoma.

Ghost Towns in Woodward County

The following towns and cities either no longer exist in Woodward County or are still populated, but signficantly less so than in years past.  These towns and cities are commonly referred to as "ghost towns."

Cemeteries in Woodward County

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

Historic Schools in Woodward County

The following historic schools, academies or schoolhouses were located in Woodward County, Oklahoma.  Brief information about many of these schools can be found on the Schools Page of the Woodward County OKGenWeb site.  

Libraries in Woodward County

Historic Newspaper Archives of Woodward County

Additional Genealogy Resources for Woodward County

Woodward County on OKGenWeb: Oklahoma Genealogy & History

Northwest Oklahoma Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 834
Woodward, OK  73801

Places to Visit in Woodward County

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