Major County, County in northwestern Oklahoma, United States.
Major County encompasses 958 square miles of land characterized by flat terrain, agricultural fields, and scattered rural communities across the Great Plains region.
The county, established on July 16, 1907, received its name from John Charles Major, a representative at Oklahoma's 1906 Constitutional Convention.
Kansas Mennonite settlers left their mark on the county, with the town of Meno named after Menno Simons, an early leader of their religious movement.
The county seat of Fairview provides administrative services, while U.S. Highways 60, 281, and 412 connect residents to neighboring regions of Oklahoma.
The Ames Structure and Ringwood oil field contribute to the county's economic development through substantial oil and gas production activities.
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: March 11, 2025 10:45
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