Garvin County, County in south-central Oklahoma, United States.
Garvin County is a county in south-central Oklahoma with rivers and rolling terrain that define its landscape. The area sits between different geographic zones and is shaped by several waterways.
The area was originally part of Chickasaw Nation territory and became a separate county in 1907. It was named after Samuel J. Garvin, a local Chickasaw rancher who built businesses in the region.
The region carries strong connections to Chickasaw Nation heritage and indigenous traditions. These ties remain visible in local place names and in how communities remember their past.
The area is accessible via Interstate 35 and multiple state highways that connect all towns in the region. A train stops in Pauls Valley, making it possible to visit without a car.
The region was an important oil production zone with fields that generated millions of barrels through the 1990s. This oil industry shaped the economy and landscape for decades.
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