McClain County, County seat in central Oklahoma, United States
Description
McClain County is an administrative division in central Oklahoma covering approximately 580 square miles of varied terrain. The western portions feature rolling hills with blackjack oak forests, while eastern areas consist of flatter plains.
History
The county was established in 1907 during Oklahoma statehood and named after Charles M. McClain, an attendee at the Oklahoma Constitutional Convention. This formation marked the transition from tribal territory to modern administrative structure.
Culture
The region was originally home to the Chickasaw Nation before becoming an agricultural hub where cotton processing shaped daily life. The towns still reflect this heritage in their buildings and the way communities are organized around farming traditions.
Practical
The county is located along Interstate 35, which connects it to Oklahoma City to the north and provides convenient travel access. Visitors will find good road connections between its various towns and to the rest of the state.
Did you know?
The county seat of Purcell once sat at the boundary between Indian Territory, where alcohol sales were prohibited, and Oklahoma Territory, where they were permitted. This border location made it a striking place where two different legal systems met.
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Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
22.9 km
Lake Thunderbird
30.7 km
Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History
21.7 km
National Weather Center
20.2 km
Bavinger House
26.6 km
Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art
24.5 km
Bizzell Memorial Library
23.1 km
National Weather Service Norman, Oklahoma
20.3 km
Lake Thunderbird State Park
29.6 km
Ledbetter House
23.1 km
Boyd House
23.6 km
Wanette–Byars Bridge
36.7 km
Memorial Union
23.3 km
James C. Nance Memorial Bridge
8.9 kmJulian P. Kanter Political Commercial Archive
23.3 km
Moore–Lindsay House
25.1 km
University of Oklahoma Observatory
22.5 km
Westwood Water Park
25.9 km
McClain County Courthouse
7.3 km
Sooner Theatre
24.6 km
Boomer Theater
23.6 km
Newcastle Splash Pad
32.4 km
Canadian Theater
7.4 km
Haus des Architekten
25.8 km
Beta Theta Pi Fraternity House
23.1 km
Patricio Gimeno House
22.9 km
Hourly Developments #2
24.8 km
Hourly Developments #1
24.3 km
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