Latimer County is located in southeastern Oklahoma. Railroad lines were introduced at the end of the 19th century with the Choctaw Coal and Railway in 1890 and the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway in 1904. The coal mining industry started expanding in the area in the late 1800s, and by 1912, there were 27 coal mines in the county. Robbers Cave State Park is near Wilburton, the Latimer County seat. Hiking, camping, fishing, horseback riding and more are offered in the park.
In 2000, census records showed 10,692 people living in Latimer County. Countless assets exist for tracing genealogy in Latimer County including legal records, cemetery records and a local genealogy society. Valuable resources for researching genealogy in Latimer 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. In addition to these resources, a list of places to visit in Latimer County is also provided for visitors to the area.
Latimer County Courthouse Information
Detailed Map of Latimer County
Existing Towns in Latimer County
Add'l Genealogy Resources for Latimer County
Places to Visit in Latimer County
Latimer County Courthouse Information
Latimer County Clerk
109 N. Central St.
Wilburton, OK 74578
Telephone: (918) 465-3543
Directions: N. Central Ave. & W. Ada.
Records available: Court Clerk has marriage records from 1906, divorce, probate and civil court records.
Detailed Map of Latimer County
Search for cemeteries, highways and scenic sites, or examine county and township lines, with this detailed map of Latimer County.
Existing Towns in Latimer County
The following towns and cities are located in present day Latimer County, Oklahoma.
Ghost Towns in Latimer County
The following towns and cities either no longer exist in Latimer County or are still populated, but significantly less so than in years past. These towns and cities are commonly referred to as "ghost towns."
Buffalo Valley
Damon
Denman
Gowen
Higgins
Hughes
Lodi
Yanush
Cemeteries in Latimer County
The following cemeteries are located in present day Latimer County, Oklahoma.
Bowers Cemetery
Tea Cemetery
Whiteside Cemetery
Williams-Shields Family Cemetery
Libraries in Latimer County
Latimer County Public Library
301 W. Ada
Wilburton, OK 74578
Telephone: (918) 465-3751
Additional Genealogy Resources for Latimer County
Latimer County on OKGenWeb: Oklahoma Genealogy & History
Latimer County Historical & Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 1
Wilburton, OK 74578
Places to Visit in Latimer County
While researching your family history in Latimer County, be sure to check out the following attractions located in the area.
