Okemah, County seat in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma, United States.
Located at the intersection of Historic Highway 62 and Interstate 40, Okemah encompasses 255 acres of industrial park and multiple recreational facilities.
The town emerged in 1902 when Perry Rodkey and H.B. Dexter selected the location during a railroad survey, drawing three thousand people to the initial lot auction.
The city honors folk music through the annual Woody Guthrie Folk Festival in July, celebrating the legacy of its native songwriter and social activist.
The local government operates from City Hall with council meetings, utility services, and community resources available through the contact number 918-623-1050.
Two distinctive water towers, labeled Hot and Cold, stand as recognizable landmarks in the downtown area of Okemah.
Location: Okfuskee County
Inception: 1902
Elevation above the sea: 277 m
Website: http://www.okemahok.org/
Website: http://okemahok.org
GPS coordinates: 35.43111,-96.30556
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:52
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