Hughes County, Administrative county in south central Oklahoma, United States
Hughes County is an administrative division in south central Oklahoma that contains several river systems running through its territory. The landscape includes various geographic features shaped by these waterways.
The county was established in 1907 and named after W.C. Hughes, an Oklahoma City attorney. Hughes played a role in Oklahoma's Constitutional Convention during the territory's formation as a state.
The territory contains archaeological sites from different periods, including the Red Stick Man Site featuring a ceiling pictograph of a human figure.
Visitors can explore a primarily agricultural region with open access to natural areas along the river systems. The best times to visit are spring and fall when the weather is mild.
Archaeological sites scattered throughout the region reveal evidence of past cultures and human settlement. These locations show the long history of occupation before the county's modern establishment.
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