Delaware County, County in Oklahoma, United States
Delaware County spans 792 square miles across the western slope of the Ozark Plateau, featuring hills, forests, and three significant water reservoirs.
The Delaware District of Cherokee Nation transformed into Delaware County in 1907 when Oklahoma gained statehood, with Jay later becoming the administrative center.
Archaeological studies reveal three prehistoric settlement periods in the region, with artifacts from Eastern Villager, Woodland, and Archaic civilizations dating back 2000 years.
The Delaware County Sheriff's Office conducts registration procedures for specific cases on Tuesdays and Thursdays, maintaining public records through their online platform.
The creation of Grand Lake o' the Cherokees in 1940 submerged numerous archaeological sites containing evidence of ancient settlements in the region.
Location: Oklahoma
Inception: July 16, 1907
Capital city: Jay
Shares border with: Ottawa County, Adair County, Cherokee County, McDonald County, Benton County, Craig County, Mayes County
Website: https://delaware.okcounties.org
GPS coordinates: 36.41000,-94.80000
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:59
Grand Lake o' the Cherokees
22.8 km
Natural Falls State Park
28.9 km
Old Spanish Treasure Cave
31.5 km
Lake Eucha
9.2 km
Ozark Plateau National Wildlife Refuge
13 km
Splitlog Church
27.1 km
Bluff Dwellers Cave
30.5 km
Kindley House
31.6 km
OKARMO Corner
19.1 km
Carl House
32.4 km
Coon Creek Bridge
24.1 km
Wee Pine Knot
31.5 km
Hildebrand Mill
26.3 km
Bratt-Smiley House
34 km
Kansas City Southern Railway Locomotive No. 73D and Caboose No. 385
31.4 km
Railroad Cottage
32.3 km
Connelly-Harrington House
34 km
Shiloh House
31.8 km
Sulphur Springs Park Reserve
31.9 km
Kansas City Southern Railway Caboose No. 383
31.1 km
Oak Hill Mausoleum
32.8 km
Simon Sager Cabin
32.6 km
Adar House
30.5 km
Mitchell House
32.5 km
Sulphur Springs Old School Complex Historic District
31.2 km
Mitchell-Ward House
32.2 km
Jones House
31.5 km
Gentry Public Library
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