McAlester, Oklahoma
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8miles Northeast of McAlester
Attractions and Upcoming Events
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
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
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
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
Things to do near McAlester, OK
Lake Ozzie Cobb
Lake Ozzie Cobb is a 116 acre lake for fishing, boating, swimming, and primitive camping. A boat ramp and restrooms are avail...
Veteran's Museum
A log cabin houses naval and anti-aircraft guns. The Museum is located in the only U.S. colony established for veterans of th...
Sardis Lake Area Hunting
For the avid hunter, Sardis offers over 8,000 acres open for hunting. The principal game species include wild turkey, squirre...
Oklahoma's largest man-made lake, Lake Eufaula, was completed in 1964...