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 MemorialsThe 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 BuildingsAlong 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 Oklahoma Prison Historical Museum is the state's only museum detailing the history of Oklahoma's prison system. Exhibits include an actual ball and chain, "Ol Sparky," Oklahoma's electric chair, items owned by prisoners, and numerous historical photos.
McAlester, OK MuseumsThe Lost Buffalo Trail is located in the Potato Hills Recreation Area. The trail connects Potato Hills Central Camping area t...
Hunting at Pine Creek Lake is in accordance with applicable Federal and state regulations. Unless otherwise posted, hunting i...
History buffs will enjoy this museum. ...
McAlester Lake has 2,300 surface acres and 14 miles of shoreline and is equipped with two fishing docks, one is handicapped a...
Early day mining exhibits are displayed in a 1901 coal mining house with furnishings and mining history artifacts dating from...