National Register of Historic Places listings in McIntosh County, Oklahoma facts for kids

Where McIntosh County is located in Oklahoma

Have you ever wondered about the old buildings and special places in your town? Some places are so important to history that they get added to a special list called the National Register of Historic Places. This list helps protect and celebrate buildings, areas, and sites that tell us about the past.

In McIntosh County, Oklahoma, there are 15 amazing places that are on this important list! These sites include old buildings, parts of towns, and even a famous battlefield. They help us remember the stories and events that shaped McIntosh County and the United States.

Special Places in McIntosh County

This section lists all the historic places in McIntosh County that are on the National Register. Each one has a unique story!

	Name on the Register	Image	Date listed	Location	City or town	Description
1	Checotah Business District		September 13, 1982 (#82003688)	Gentry Ave. between W. 1st and W. Main Sts. and Broadway Ave. between Lafayette and Spaulding Aves. 35°28′12″N 95°31′22″W / 35.47°N 95.522778°W / 35.47; -95.522778 (Checotah Business District)	Checotah	This is a historic area in Checotah where many old businesses and buildings are located. It shows what the town looked like long ago.
2	Checotah City Hall		June 26, 1998 (#98000733)	201 N. Broadway 35°28′15″N 95°31′20″W / 35.470833°N 95.522222°W / 35.470833; -95.522222 (Checotah City Hall)	Checotah	The city hall is where local government decisions are made. This building has been important to Checotah for many years.
3	Checotah MKT Depot		September 5, 1991 (#91001371)	Paul Carr Dr. 35°28′16″N 95°32′12″W / 35.471111°N 95.536667°W / 35.471111; -95.536667 (Checotah MKT Depot)	Checotah	This old train station, or "depot," was once a busy place. It was part of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas (MKT) railroad line.
4	C.L. Cooper Building		March 22, 1985 (#85000684)	5B and Harrison 35°17′03″N 95°34′47″W / 35.284167°N 95.579722°W / 35.284167; -95.579722 (C.L. Cooper Building)	Eufaula	This building in Eufaula is named after C.L. Cooper. It's a great example of older architecture in the town.
5	Eufaula Armory		May 20, 1994 (#94000481)	48 Memorial Dr. 35°17′21″N 95°34′54″W / 35.289167°N 95.581667°W / 35.289167; -95.581667 (Eufaula Armory)	Eufaula	An armory is a place where military groups train. The Eufaula Armory has served the community for many years.
6	Eufaula Business District		April 14, 1988 (#88000400)	Main St. between Pine and Grand Sts. 35°17′12″N 95°34′56″W / 35.286667°N 95.582222°W / 35.286667; -95.582222 (Eufaula Business District)	Eufaula	Like Checotah, Eufaula also has a special historic business district. It shows the original layout and buildings of the town's main street.
7	First Soil Conservation District Dedication Site		September 20, 1982 (#82003689)	North of Eufaula 35°18′28″N 95°37′00″W / 35.307778°N 95.616667°W / 35.307778; -95.616667 (First Soil Conservation District Dedication Site)	Eufaula	This site marks where the very first Soil Conservation District was dedicated. This was a big step in protecting our land and preventing soil erosion.
8	Honey Springs Battlefield		September 29, 1970 (#70000848)	North of Rentiesville 35°32′41″N 95°28′41″W / 35.544722°N 95.478056°W / 35.544722; -95.478056 (Honey Springs Battlefield)	Rentiesville	This battlefield was the site of the largest Civil War battle in Oklahoma. It's a very important historical place. It also extends into Muskogee County.
9	Johnson Lake Shelters		December 15, 1978 (#78003086)	Address Restricted	Warner	The exact location of these shelters is kept private to protect them. They are important archaeological sites.
10	McIntosh County Courthouse		March 22, 1985 (#85000683)	110 N. 1st St. 35°17′13″N 95°35′03″W / 35.286944°N 95.584167°W / 35.286944; -95.584167 (McIntosh County Courthouse)	Eufaula	The courthouse is where the county's legal and administrative work happens. This building has been a central part of McIntosh County's government for many years.
11	Methodist Episcopal Church, South		November 13, 1984 (#84000462)	419 W. Gentry St. 35°28′14″N 95°31′28″W / 35.470556°N 95.524444°W / 35.470556; -95.524444 (Methodist Episcopal Church, South)	Checotah	This historic church building has been a place of worship and community gathering in Checotah for a long time.
12	Oklahoma Odd Fellows Home at Checotah		June 14, 2001 (#01000660)	211 W. North St. 35°28′46″N 95°31′15″W / 35.479444°N 95.520833°W / 35.479444; -95.520833 (Oklahoma Odd Fellows Home at Checotah)	Checotah	The Odd Fellows Home was a place that cared for orphans and the elderly. It played an important role in the community's social history.
13	Rock Front		June 22, 1984 (#84003152)	Broadway 35°12′50″N 95°55′34″W / 35.213889°N 95.926111°W / 35.213889; -95.926111 (Rock Front)	Vernon	This building in Vernon is known for its unique "rock front" design. It's a cool example of older building styles.
14	Slippery Moss Shelter		December 15, 1978 (#78003085)	Address Restricted	Texanna	Like the Johnson Lake Shelters, the exact location of this site is kept private to protect its historical value. It's an important archaeological discovery.
15	Tabor House		September 23, 1996 (#96000979)	631 W. Lafayette 35°28′13″N 95°31′40″W / 35.470278°N 95.527778°W / 35.470278; -95.527778 (Tabor House)	Checotah	The Tabor House is a historic home in Checotah. It gives us a peek into how people lived in the past.