Major County

Major County is an administrative region in northwestern Oklahoma characterized by flat terrain and agricultural land. The area spans across the Great Plains with scattered rural communities and open vistas throughout.

The region was established on July 16, 1907, and named after John Charles Major, a delegate to Oklahoma's 1906 Constitutional Convention. This founding marked the beginning of organized settlement and governance in the area.

Mennonite settlers from Kansas shaped the region's identity and way of life. The town of Meno takes its name from Menno Simons, a key figure in their religious tradition.

Fairview serves as the administrative center where you can find county services and local resources. Highways 60, 281, and 412 provide good road connections to neighboring areas across Oklahoma.

The Ames Structure and Ringwood oil field are major economic drivers in the area. Oil and gas extraction operations have shaped development here for many decades.

Location: Oklahoma

Inception: July 16, 1907

Capital city: Fairview

Shares border with: Woods County, Alfalfa County, Garfield County, Kingfisher County, Blaine County, Dewey County, Woodward County

GPS coordinates: 36.31000,-98.54000

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:44