Osage County

Osage County is an administrative area in northeastern Oklahoma marked by open grassland, gentle hills, and scattered stands of trees. Pawhuska serves as the seat, while smaller towns and ranches dot the sprawling territory.

The area became a county when Oklahoma formed, incorporating land that had belonged to the Osage people. Oil discoveries in the following decades reshaped the economy and the daily lives of residents.

Place names across the area reflect Osage heritage, and many residents today speak the language and follow traditions passed down through generations. On weekends, dance gatherings and community meetings take place where visitors can witness the living connection to tribal life.

Visitors will find public offices in Pawhuska where services such as vehicle registration and property records are handled. The wide distances between towns require a car and enough time to cover the roads.

This county overlaps entirely with the reservation of the Osage Nation, creating a situation where two legal systems operate side by side. The arrangement allows both state and tribal laws to apply within the same borders.

Location: Oklahoma

Inception: 1907

Capital city: Pawhuska

Shares border with: Chautauqua County, Pawnee County, Washington County, Tulsa County, Cowley County, Kay County, Noble County

Website: https://osage.okcounties.org

GPS coordinates: 36.63000,-96.40000

Latest update: December 13, 2025 18:47