Located in northeastern Oklahoma, Rogers County was named for Clement Rogers, a prominent legislator, judge and father to Will Rogers. In 1882, the St. Louis and San Francisco Railway was built in Rogers County, then in 1889, the Kansas and Arkansas Valley Railway came in. In 1903, artesian wells were discovered in the area and were promoted as having healing powers. During the height of their popularity, the wells brought many visitors to Rogers County and boosted its economy.
Will Rogers was born in Rogers County near Oologah in 1879. His birthplace at Dog Iron Ranch near Oologah includes a 400-acre living history ranch that offers group tours. The Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore features memorabilia and showcases the life of Will Rogers, while the Oologah Historical Museum contains photos and artifacts from pioneer families in the area.
Historic Route 66 runs through Rogers County with interesting landmarks along its path, including the Blue Whale near Catoosa, and Totem Pole Park in Chelsea.
In 2020, census records showed 95,240 people living in Rogers County. Countless assets exist for tracing genealogy in Rogers County including legal records and cemetery records. Valuable resources for researching genealogy in Rogers County are provided below, including a list of existing towns and the county courthouse address.
Rogers County Courthouse Information
Rogers County Courthouse
219 S. Missouri Ave.
Claremore, OK 74017
Telephone: (918) 923-4796
Records available: Court Clerk has marriage, divorce, probate and civil court records from 1907.
Rogers County Website: http://www.rogerscounty.org/
Detailed Map of Rogers County
Search for cemeteries, highways and scenic sites, or examine county and township lines with this detailed map of Rogers County.
Existing Towns in Rogers County
While researching your family history in Rogers County, be sure to visit Claremore, the largest town in the county. The following towns and cities are located in present day Rogers County, Oklahoma.
Ghost Towns in Rogers County
The following towns and cities either no longer exist in Rogers County or are still populated, but significantly less so than in years past. These towns and cities are commonly referred to as "ghost towns."
Catale
Justus
Sageeyah
Cemeteries in Rogers County
The following cemeteries are located in present day Rogers County, Oklahoma.
Eden Mennonite
Church Cemetery
Thorne Family Cemetery
Historic Schools in Rogers County
The following historic schools, academies and schoolhouses were located in Rogers County, Oklahoma.
Allen School
Bushyhead School
Catoosa School
Chambers School
Chelsea School
Chenhall School
Cherokee Central
School
Claremore School
Condrey School
Davis School
Dieterlie School
Foyil School
Greer School
Gregory School
Harmony Star School
Inola School
J.C. Number 1 School
King School
Limestone School
Lincoln School
Lone Elm School
Lone Star School
Longfellow
Independent School
Love School
Maple Grove School
North Limestone
School
Oak Grove School
Oklahoma Military
Academy
Oologah School
Oowala School
Prairie Grove School
Riverside School
Rogers State College
Rucker School
Sageeyah School
Snarr School
South Limestone
School
Talala School
Taiwah Elementary
School
Taiwah School
Verdigris School
Waller School
Washington School
West Plains School
Whisenhunt School
Whitehill School
Willieo School
Winganon School
Libraries in Rogers County
Catoosa Public Library
105 E. Oak
Catoosa, OK 74015
Telephone: (918) 266-1684
Chelsea Public Library
618 Pine
Chelsea, OK 74016
Telephone: (918) 789-3364
Will Rogers Library
1515 N. Florence Ave.
Claremore, OK 74017
Telephone: (918) 341-1564
Ingersoll Public Library
15 N. Broadway
Inola, OK 74036
Telephone: (918) 543-8862
Talala Public Library
104 W. Watova
Talala, OK 74080
Telephone: (918) 275-4540
Historic Newspaper Archives of Rogers County
Additional Genealogy Resources for Rogers County
Rogers County Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 2493
Claremore, OK 74018
Rogers County Historical Society
Places to Visit in Rogers County
While researching your family history in Rogers County, be sure to check out the following attractions located in the area.
Arkansas River Historical Society
Museum
Catoosa Historical Society Museum
Cherokee Casino Will Rogers Downs
JM Davis Arms & Historical Museum
Oklahoma Military Academy Museum
