McCurtain County

McCurtain County’s name is that of a prominent Choctaw family, several of whose members served as chiefs. McCurtain County is in the southeastern corner of Oklahoma and borders the state line of Arkansas to the east and the state line of Texas to the south. The county has a unique heritage ranging from the Caddoan mound builders to the first white settlements in the early 19th century, including 75 years of Choctaw sovereignty, and finally statehood.

Things To See and Do

The Museum of the Red River in Idabel features Native American collections and information exhibits, was founded in 1975, and is trying to preserve and study Native American cultures.

The Barnes—Stevenson Home in Idabel is a restored Victorian home with period furniture.

The Harris House was the home of Judge Henry Churchill Harris and the antique furnishing and art work dates back to the American Revolution.

The Wheelock Mission, near Millerton is the oldest church building in Oklahoma and was built of rock in 1846.

The Wheelock Academy is a monument to the pioneer education of Indian girls.

Communities

Museum of the Red River – Idabel. Museum founded from local private collection. Highlights of North and South American artifacts include Caddoan pottery dating to A.D. 700. Replica turn–of–the–century Choctaw Nation house