Canadian County, Administrative county in central Oklahoma, United States
Canadian County is an administrative region in central Oklahoma with rolling plains and gentle hills throughout. Two major river systems flow through the area and shape the local geography.
The region formed during the 1889 land runs when settlers rushed to claim territory in Oklahoma. Before settlement, the area was home to relocated Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes.
The Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes established their presence in the region after relocating from Colorado in 1869 through the Medicine Lodge Treaty.
El Reno serves as the main hub for government services and administrative offices serving the local population. Spring and fall offer the most pleasant conditions for visiting and exploring the region.
The North Canadian River creates a natural network of floodplains that continuously reshape the landscape. These river corridors support distinct ecological patterns that shape how the land looks today.
Location: Oklahoma
Inception: 1889
Capital city: El Reno
Shares border with: Kingfisher County, Grady County, Oklahoma County, Cleveland County, Blaine County, Caddo County, Logan County, McClain County
Website: http://canadiancounty.org
GPS coordinates: 35.54000,-97.98000
Latest update: December 6, 2025 22:05
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