Pottawatomie County, Administrative county in central Oklahoma, United States.
Pottawatomie County spans 793 square miles of land with rivers, including the North Canadian, Canadian, and Little rivers crossing its territory.
The county formed in 1891 from lands previously allocated to Creek and Seminole tribes, with Tecumseh serving as the first county seat.
The Benedictine Order established Sacred Heart Mission in 1876 and founded educational institutions for Native American children in the region.
The County Administration Building at 309 North Broadway Avenue in Shawnee provides governmental services during weekday business hours.
The Pioneer Library System maintains multiple branches throughout the county, serving a population that reached 72,454 residents in 2020.
Location: Oklahoma
Inception: 1891
Capital city: Shawnee
Shares border with: Lincoln County, Oklahoma County, Okfuskee County, Seminole County, Pontotoc County, McClain County, Cleveland County
Website: http://pottawatomiecountyok.com
GPS coordinates: 35.20000,-96.94000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:10
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