McCurtain County, located in southeastern Oklahoma, was named after a prominent Choctaw family. Prior to the 20th century, wagon trails and ferries were the primary travel routes in McCurtain County. In 1902, the Arkansas and Choctaw Railway was constructed and towns were established along the route. In the early 20th century, forestry became a major industry in the area and remains at the forefront of local commerce today.
The beautiful Ouachita National Forest covers a large area of McCurtain County. Beavers Bend State Park features lush scenery, accommodations and endless activities both in the park and on Broken Bow Lake. In Broken Bow, the Indian Memorial Museum houses artifacts of all kinds. The Museum of the Red River in Idabel contains cultural artifacts from the native people of the Americas, as well as a dinosaur skeleton found near the museum.
In 2020, census records showed 30,814 people living in McCurtain County. Countless resources exist for tracing genealogy in McCurtain County including legal records, cemetery records and a local genealogy society.
McCurtain County Courthouse Information
McCurtain County Clerk
P.O. Box 1078
Idabel, OK 74745
Telephone: (580) 286-7428
Directions: On N. Central between MLK & NE 3rd.
Records available: Court Clerk has marriage, divorce, probate and civil court records from 1907.
Detailed Map of McCurtain County
Search for cemeteries, highways and scenic sites, or examine county and township lines with this detailed map of McCurtain County.
Existing Towns in McCurtain County
While researching your family history in McCurtain County, be sure to visit the following cities located in the area.
The following towns and cities are located in present day McCurtain County, Oklahoma.
Ghost Towns in McCurtain County
The following towns and cities either no longer exist in McCurtain 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 McCurtain County
The following cemeteries are located in present day McCurtain County, Oklahoma.
Beechtree Cemetery
Big Cedar Cemetery
Big Lick Presbyterian
Indian Church Cemetery
Della Liggons Simpson Cemetery
Eastport Cemetery
Manning Cemetery
Milton Cemetery
Miners Cemetery
Octavia Cemetery
Old Panther Cemetery
Ringold Cemetery
Sand Hill Cemetery
Thomas Chapel Cemetery
Tonka Cemetery
Libraries in McCurtain County
Broken Bow Public Library
404 N. Broadway
Broken Bow, OK 74728
Telephone: (580) 584-2815
Idabel Public Library
2 SE Avenue D
Idabel, OK 74745
Telephone: (580) 286-6406
Mattie Terry Public Library
311 N. Johnson
Valliant, OK 74764
Telephone: (580) 933-4883
Historic Newspaper Archives of McCurtain County
Additional Genealogy Resources for McCurtain County
McCurtain County Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 1832
Idabel, OK 74745
McCurtain County Historical Society
302 SE Adams
Idabel, OK 74745
Places to Visit in McCurtain County
While researching your family history in McCurtain County, be sure to check out the following attractions located in the area.
Cedar Creek Golf Course at
Beavers Bend
Little River National Wildlife Refuge
Red Slough Wildlife Management Area
