LeFlore County

LeFlore County was once part of the Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory and is diverse in its topography. With rugged hills, narrow valleys and productive farmland, there is a gentle blending of modern days and old ways. Many of the towns were established as a result of railroad expansion. Poteau, the county seat, was home to late Senator Robert S. Kerr. Tourism is an important aspect of LeFlore County

Things To See and Do

Sissortail Fine Arts Studio in Poteau features Indian artifacts and Indian art and also serves as the studio of Native American artist Darran Cooper.

Poteau’s “main street” Dewey is a “blast from the past” complete with restored 1948 Fire truck, soda fountain, collectables and affordables, and antiques.

The Caboose Museum in Poteau contains railroad memorabilia and pictures and items of Poteau’s past.

The Kerr Country Mansion and Conference Center, south of Poteau is open to the public. It is famous for not only its conference center but also for its famous guests which include presidents, representatives, and senators and for the Museum located on the grounds with the history of southeastern Oklahoma

The Spiro Mounds Archaeological Park is located in Spiro, and is world–renowned for its prehistoric Indian site that has been called “the King Tut of the West.”

The Overstreet–Kerr Living History Farm, west of Spiro, is a restored three–story pioneer home with outbuilding situated on a 140–acre working farm.

The Heavener Runestone State Park is where beautiful hiking trails will lead you to a runestone left behind by Viking explorers who visited the area now known as Heavener in 1012.

Lake Wister State Park has seven areas along the 115–mile shoreline calls to campers and picnickers to visit. Cabins, swimming pool, and restaurant are also available.

The Peter Conser Historic House is located west of Hodgen and was home to Peter Conser, the leader of the Choctaw Lighthorsemen.

The old Butterfield Trail, hailed as the first transcontinental link between East and West, whose stops are still found in the northern part of the county.

The Quachita National Forest, including the Talimena Scenic Drive dominates the southern half of the county.

Communities

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