McClain County, Oklahoma
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At a glance
SummaryThe National Register of Historic Places includes 5 listed properties in the county, first listed in 1984. Most listings are in or near Purcell, Byars.
Summary generated automatically from the source data on this page.
Newspapers
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National Register of Historic Places
NPS NRHP4 of 5 listings mapped; some locations are restricted by NPS to protect sensitive sites.
5 listed properties
| Property | City | Listed |
|---|---|---|
| Harris Palace Store | Byars | 2019 |
| Hotel Love | Purcell | 1995 |
| McClain County Courthouse | Purcell | 1984 |
| US Highway 77 Bridge at Canadian River | Purcell | 2003 |
| United States Post Office Purcell | Purcell | 2018 |
Source: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places. Property links open NRHP nomination files at the National Archives.
County formation
Newberry AHCBMcclain was formed in 1907 (1907-11-16) from former Indian Territory.
McCLAIN created from former Indian Territory.
Source: Newberry Library, Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
Population by decade
CensusMcClain County population from 1900 to 2020 (Census historical series).
| 1900 | 1920 | 1940 | 1950 | 1960 | 1980 | 2000 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12,888 | 19,326 | 19,205 | 14,681 | 12,740 | 20,291 | 27,740 | 41,662 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau historical county population (Forstall 1790–1990) and public-domain / CC0 county population series through 2020.
Cemeteries & historical places
USGS GNIS15 cemeteries and 0 historical populated places (ghost towns / former settlements) recorded in USGS GNIS for this county.
Cemeteries — 15 of 15 listed
| Name |
|---|
| Adkins Cemetery |
| Blanchard Cemetery |
| Blue Branch Cemetery |
| Byars Cemetery |
| Clopton Cemetery |
| Cook Cemetery |
| Dibble Cemetery |
| Fort Family Cemetery |
| Green Hill Cemetery |
| Hillside Cemetery |
| Jerusalem Cemetery |
| New Johnsonville Cemetery |
| Old Johnsonville Cemetery |
| Rosedale Cemetery |
| Washington Cemetery |
Source: USGS Geographic Names Information System (public domain). Cemeteries from the 2021 NationalFile archive; historical places from GNIS HistoricalFeatures topical extract.
Historical markers
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