Named after Douglas H. Johnston, governor of the Chickasaw Nation from 1898-1902 and 1904-1939, Johnston County is located in south-central Oklahoma. Early travel routes in the county included military roads and the Texas Road. In the early 1900s, railroads came into the area. Mining has been a major industry in the county since the 19th century and has included everything from granite and limestone to sand. The Chickasaw Nation Capitol Building in Tishomingo was built in 1898 and housed the Chickasaw Nation government until 1907. Today, the building features exhibits and displays of Chickasaw history, and the Chickasaw Council House Museum on the capitol grounds showcases Chickasaw artifacts as well as the original council house. Camp Bond near Tishomingo offers accommodations and activities.
In 2000, census records showed 10,513 people living in Johnston County. Countless assets exist for tracing genealogy in Johnston County, including legal records. For more information, resources are provided below.
Johnston County Courthouse Information
Detailed Map of Johnson County
Existing Towns in Johnston County
Ghost Towns in Johnston County
Historic Newspaper Archives of Johnston County
Add'l Genealogy Resources for Johnston County
Places to Visit in Johnston County
Johnston County Courthouse Information
Johnston County Courthouse
414 W. Main
Tishomingo, OK 73460
Telephone: (405) 371-3184
Directions: On Main St. at S. Capital.
Records available: County Clerk has marriage, divorce, probate and civil court records from 1907.
Detailed Map of Johnston County
Search for cemeteries, highways and scenic sites, or examine county and township lines with this detailed map of Johnston County.
Existing Towns in Johnston County
While researching your family history in Johnston County, be sure to visit Tishomingo, the largest town in the county. The following towns and cities are located in present day Johnston County, Oklahoma.
Ghost Towns in Johnston County
The following towns and cities either no longer exist in Johnston County or are still populated, but significantly less so than in years past. These towns and cities are commonly referred to as "ghost towns."
Bee
Earl
Folsom
Greenwood
Randolph
Reagan
Russett
Cemeteries in Johnston County
The following cemeteries are located in present day Johnston County, Oklahoma.
Alexander Cemetery
Cheadle Crossing
Cemetery
Duncan Cemetery
Old Mill Creek Cemetery
Libraries in Johnston County
Johnston County Library
116 W. Main
Tishomingo, OK 73460
Telephone: (580) 371-3006
Historic Newspaper Archives of Johnston County
Additional Genealogy Resources for Johnston County
Johnston County on OKGenWeb: Oklahoma Genealogy & History
Johnston County Historical & Genealogical Society
413 W. Main St.
P.O. Box 804
Tishomingo, OK 73460
Places to Visit in Johnston County
While researching your family history in Johnston County, be sure to check out the following attractions located in the area.
Chickasaw Bank Museum &
Johnston County Museum of History
Chickasaw Council House Museum
