Early Atoka, Oklahoma
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Confederate Cemetery
The "burying ground" was first used by emigrants traveling on the Butterfield Stage road who camped at a spring, which was later called "Harkins' Spring," just north of the Middle Boggy River (today known as the Muddy Boggy).
Atoka, OK CemeteriesBoggy Depot Townsite
Prelude to a State Boggy Depot's contribution to Oklahoma outlasted all her structures, for it was the source of the state's name. Chief Allen Wright, principal chief of the Choctaw Nation, suggested the word "Oklahoma" (meaning "Red People") in 1866
Atoka, OK Historic TownsHistoric Downtown
Take in some of Atoka's History by viewing the historic downtown buildings. 1901 Bank Building
Atoka, OK Historic DowntownsConfederate Memorial Museum and Cemetery
The museum offers a unique look into the varied history of southeastern Oklahoma. From pre-historic bones, the Choctaw Trail of Tears and a stop on the Butterfield Stage Line, to homegrown talents Reba McEntire and the late Lane Frost, the museum and it'
Atoka, OK MuseumsThings to do near Atoka, OK
Museum of Southern History
Housed in 1880s church. ...
Arbuckle Historical Museum
Visit Sulphur's past! Find records from over 125 genealogical/research books from the Murray County Court House, periodicals,...