Cleveland County, Administrative division in central Oklahoma, United States.
Description
Cleveland County is an administrative division in central Oklahoma that stretches across an area including Norman, Moore, and parts of South Oklahoma City. The county forms a substantial part of the Oklahoma City metropolitan region and blends rural areas with expanding urban centers.
History
The county was established on July 16, 1890, during the period of westward expansion and was named after General Moses Cleveland. This founding coincided with a wave of settlement and development across the Oklahoma region.
Culture
The University of Oklahoma shapes the region through its research facilities and academic events that draw people from across the area. Students and faculty contribute to the character of Norman and influence community life throughout the county.
Practical
The county is best explored by car since its various communities like Norman, Moore, and South Oklahoma City are spread across several miles. Visitors should plan time to drive between different areas to experience the range of neighborhoods and settings.
Did you know?
The county spans a wide range of landscape types from agricultural land to modern urban areas while maintaining numerous parks and green spaces. This blend shows how communities can preserve open space even as they grow into metropolitan areas.
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Museum of Osteology
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Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History
10.9 km
National Weather Center
10.2 km
Bavinger House
3.7 km
Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art
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National Weather Service Norman, Oklahoma
10.2 km
Lake Thunderbird State Park
8.1 km
Ledbetter House
11 km
Boyd House
10.6 km
Heyday
17.9 km
Memorial Union
10.4 km
James C. Nance Memorial Bridge
20.6 kmJulian P. Kanter Political Commercial Archive
10.8 km
Moore–Lindsay House
10.8 km
University of Oklahoma Observatory
10.4 km
Westwood Water Park
13.9 km
McClain County Courthouse
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Avid Extreme Sports Park
23.6 km
Sooner Theatre
10.6 kmEarlywine Park
28.1 km
Newcastle Splash Pad
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21.1 kmHollywood Theatre
12.5 kmSatellite 1 & 2
10.7 km
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