Woodward County

Woodward County is an administrative division in Oklahoma featuring grassland terrain with two major rivers running through the region. The landscape transitions between open prairie and river valleys that shape the character of the area.

The county formed in 1893 from settlement of the Cherokee Outlet and received its present name through a vote in 1894. Its early identity reflected the pattern of territorial expansion that characterized the period.

Local governance involves three district commissioners who oversee public services and make decisions affecting the county's 20,470 residents.

The county seat is located in the city of Woodward and houses the main administrative offices. Most public services and record offices operate on weekday schedules during standard business hours.

The region is a major wheat-producing area with deep agricultural roots in the community. What often goes unnoticed is how energy development has become equally important to the local economy without overshadowing farming tradition.

Location: Oklahoma

Inception: 1893

Capital city: Woodward

Shares border with: Major County, Woods County, Dewey County, Harper County, Ellis County

Website: http://woodwardcounty.org

GPS coordinates: 36.42000,-99.26000

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:56