Hugo

Hugo is a city and county seat in southeastern Oklahoma, situated near the Texas border in a region of rolling terrain. The community grew as a transportation hub and continues to serve as the administrative center for the surrounding county.

The town was established in 1901 and named after the French writer Victor Hugo. It grew around a railroad crossing that became central to the area's early prosperity and growth.

The area reflects a blend of Native American, African American, and European traditions that shaped daily life and local customs over generations. You can see this heritage in how people celebrate and in the buildings that line the downtown streets.

The Indian Nation Turnpike provides good road access to larger Oklahoma cities from Hugo. The downtown area is walkable and compact, making it easy to explore the town on foot.

Hugo has served as a winter home for circus performers for many years, with a cemetery section dedicated to circus workers. This unusual connection gives the town a distinctive place in American entertainment history.

Location: Choctaw County

Elevation above the sea: 166 m

GPS coordinates: 34.00944,-95.51472

Latest update: December 20, 2025 02:45