Grady County

Grady County is an administrative county in Oklahoma shaped by river systems and open land. The Canadian River forms the northern boundary while the Washita River runs through its center, creating natural geographic divisions.

The territory became an official county in 1907 when Oklahoma achieved statehood, named after Henry W. Grady, a prominent newspaper editor. This founding marked a turning point in the region's administrative history.

The territory was home to the Choctaw and Chickasaw nations, whose legacy remains visible in place names and local traditions throughout the region. These roots continue to shape community identity today.

Chickasha serves as the administrative center where government services are concentrated for visitors seeking official records or information. The main courthouse is accessible during regular business hours on weekdays.

The county encompasses several smaller towns like Minco and Tuttle that coexist as separate communities forming a dispersed settlement pattern. This scattered arrangement gives the region its particular character and independent local flavor.

Location: Oklahoma

Inception: July 16, 1907

Capital city: Chickasha

Shares border with: Canadian County, Stephens County, McClain County, Garvin County, Comanche County, Caddo County

Website: http://gradycountyok.com

GPS coordinates: 35.02000,-97.89000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:22