McAlester, Oklahoma
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8miles Northeast of McAlester
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Scottish Rite Masonic Temple
The 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 Buildings
Pittsburg Co. Genealogical and Historical Society
Along 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 Museums
Pioneer Coal Miner Memorial
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 Memorials
Oklahoma Prison Historical Museum
The 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 Museums
Things to do near McAlester, OK
Tannehill Museum
Among other things, the Tannehill Museum houses an extensive collection of old and exotic weapons. Exhibits include a collect...
Albert Frazier Collection
Albert and Mary Frazier share a private collection of great Gene Autry and Roy Rogers memorabilia....
Oklahoma's largest man-made lake, Lake Eufaula, was completed in 1964...