Muskogee County

Muskogee County is an administrative county in eastern Oklahoma spanning a landscape that varies between regions. The terrain transitions from prairie grasslands in the west to the Cookson Hills in the east.

The county was formed in 1907 during Oklahoma statehood from the Muskogee District of the Creek Nation and parts of Cherokee territories. This establishment reflected the reorganization of settlement in the region.

The county preserves Native American heritage through museums and cultural centers that highlight the Muscogee Creek and Cherokee nations. Visitors can see how these traditions continue to shape the communities here.

The county is well connected by multiple highways including Interstate 40, US Highway 62, 64, and 69 that facilitate travel across the region. These road connections make it easy to move around and access different parts.

Three major rivers—the Arkansas, Verdigris, and Grand—converge within the county creating a significant water corridor. This water system has historically shaped how communities developed and used the region.

Location: Oklahoma

Inception: 1907

Capital city: Muskogee

Shares border with: Wagoner County, Haskell County, McIntosh County, Cherokee County, Sequoyah County, Okmulgee County

Website: https://muskogee.okcounties.org

GPS coordinates: 35.61000,-95.38000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:23