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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

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

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

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

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...

Nanih Waiya Lake

Operated by ODWC, 31 acres, boat ramp, fishing jetty, swimming. ...

Cavanal Worlds Highest Hill

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...

Lutie Coal Miner's Museum

Early day mining exhibits are displayed in a 1901 coal mining house with furnishings and mining history artifacts dating from...