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McAlester, Oklahoma

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.

This is also the location of the Prison Rodeo held annually in September. This unique "behind the walls" prison rodeo features PRCA cowboys as well as inmate cowboy teams.

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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

J. I. Stipe Recreational Center

The 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 Recreation


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

Things to do near McAlester, OK

Spaulding-Olive House

Also referred to as the Magnolia Mansion, this colonial mansion is listed on the National Register of Historic Places....

Fire Lookout

The Carter Mountain Tower is a fire lookout station you can visit. It provides a panaramic view of the entire mountian area....

Hugo Lake Fishing

There are some 5000 acres of uncleared areas at the lake for fishermen to enjoy without intrusion of skiers. Boating lanes ha...