Craig County

Craig County is an administrative county in northeastern Oklahoma with Vinita serving as its government center, covering an area with diverse terrain. The town houses the courthouse and primary administrative facilities that serve the entire county.

The county was established on July 16, 1907, when Oklahoma achieved statehood, emerging from territories previously inhabited by Native American nations. This founding represented a major administrative shift in the region.

The county maintains strong ties to Cherokee heritage through local traditions and community gatherings where indigenous history remains part of everyday life.

Visitors can find local information and services in Vinita, where the courthouse and key administrative facilities are centered. Access to these places is straightforward for most visitors since everything is located in the town's central area.

The area contains multiple archaeological sites showing evidence of early indigenous settlement and providing insights into prehist oric human activity. These locations document a long history of habitation by different cultures over thousands of years.

Location: Oklahoma

Inception: July 16, 1907

Capital city: Vinita

Shares border with: Labette County, Mayes County, Cherokee County, Ottawa County, Delaware County, Rogers County, Nowata County

GPS coordinates: 36.76000,-95.22000

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:52