Bartlesville

Bartlesville is a county seat in northeastern Oklahoma, United States, covering roughly 54 square kilometers and crossed by the Caney River. The river separates the downtown core from the eastern residential neighborhoods, shaping how the city is laid out.

Jacob Bartles founded a trading post here in 1874, leading to official incorporation in 1897. The same year saw the drilling of Oklahoma's first commercial oil well nearby, launching the city's economic rise.

The Price Tower downtown hosts an arts center and hotel where visitors can explore galleries and public spaces inside the building. The tower's architecture continues to draw professionals and curious travelers wanting to experience the architect's only realized high-rise project.

The city sits on US Highways 60 and 75, offering direct connections in multiple directions. Jefferson Lines serves the city with intercity bus links to other towns across the region.

The Nellie Johnstone Number One marks the spot where Oklahoma's first commercial oil well was drilled in 1897, sparking an entire industry. Today a replica of the original drilling site stands as a reminder of that early resource extraction moment.

Location: Washington County

Elevation above the sea: 215 m

Website: http://cityofbartlesville.org

GPS coordinates: 36.74722,-95.95944

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:40