Pushmataha County

Originally part of the Choctaw Nation, this county was created at statehood and takes its name from the Pushmataha District of the Choctaw Nation. Pushmataha was also the name of a Choctaw leader. Nature–lovers and sportsmen alike can enjoy an abundant supply of fish, birds, and wildlife and plenty of unspoiled trails, mountains, creeks, rivers and lakes.

Things To See and Do

The Frisco Depot in Antlers features memorabilia of the railroads that originally put southeastern Oklahoma on the map.

Hunting, fishing, camping and boating are available at Sardis Lake (Clayton), McGee Creek Lake (Atoka), Pine Creek Lake (Wright City), Ozzie Cobb Lake (Rattan), and Clayton Lake (Clayton).

The Pushmataha Wildlife Area, near Clayton, is sure to please deer, turkey, quail, and squirrel hunters.

The Nanih Waiya Council House, now the Choctaw National Historical Museum in Tuskahoma, still stands and is where the first Constitution was written and adopted by the Choctaw Nation in Oklahoma.

The Choctaw Nation Labor Day Festival is held each Labor Day Weekend in Tuskahoma. There you can see tribal dancing, Indian crafts, pow–wows and Parades.

Communities

Opportunity abounds in Antlers, Oklahoma. Beautiful lakes, rivers and public lands that are the pride of Southeast Oklahoma are easily accessible from Antlers with its friendly businesses and comfortable accommodations. The highly–rated lakes of Sardis, McGee Creek, Pine Creek, Clayton and Hugo boast exceptional fishing and water recreation along with clean, well–kept campsites. While staying in Antlers, visitors should take time to visit the Historical Society Museum and the Choctaw Nation Council House Museum (in Tuskahoma) for a glimpse into the pioneering past and proud cultural heritage of the area.