Surrounded by gardens, a life-sized bronze statue pays tribute to the thousands of coal miners who worked the mines and lost their lives. The Coal Miners Memorial Plaza documents the impact of the coal mining industry in early Pittsburg County on the Coal miners Wall of Memories with more than 1
McAlester, OK MemorialsAlong with a display of early coal mining tools, the Historical Society contains a genealogical library and is available for research purposes. Numerous historical exhibits are featured including information and artifacts pertaining to Native American culture. The 1903 building is a
McAlester, OK MuseumsThe largest Masonic temple in the state houses a library/museum, a costume room, and a 1930 Kimball organ with over 3,100
McAlester, OK Historic BuildingsThe J.I. Stipe Recreational Center features separate exercise rooms for men and women each with equipment, showers, lockers and saunas. There is a racquetball court and basketball court as well as swimming pool. The Senior Citizens Center facilities included cafeteria, kitchen, and game room.
McAlester, OK RecreationThe 1880 mansion is the former home of Jefferson Gardner, principal chief of the Choctaws, and is listed on the National R...
Hiking trails at Lake Wister State Park include the Lone Star Interpretative Trail, a 3/4 mile self-guided nature trail which...
Cavanal Hill is the world's highest hill 1999ft above sea level (a mountain is 2000 ft). Drive to the top and enjoy the new p...
McAlester Lake has 2,300 surface acres and 14 miles of shoreline and is equipped with two fishing docks, one is handicapped a...