Harmon County, Oklahoma History
Harmon County, part of the original disputed Greer County
claimed by both Texas and the United States, was created by
special election in 1909, and named for Judson C. Harmon,
a governor of Ohio and later U S Attorney General.
Located in extreme southwestern Oklahoma, the county is known
today as the "Irrigation Center of the Southwest."
Hollis is the county seat.
The economy of the county is based largely on farming and ranching,
with three contributing industries
Harmon County Dairy
Western Fibers Insulation Plant
manufacturing insulation from recycled paper
Buck Creek "Honey" Mesquite Company,Inc
processing mesquite for use as a flavor enhancement for barbecued meats
Lake Hall provides fishing and recreational opportunities for the area.
The Black-Eyed Pea Festival is held annually the second Saturday in August.
Harmon County is named for Judson Harmon (1846-1927)
There are Harmon County history books, "Planning the Route" and "Planning the Route 2"
"Vinson Memories" and "Gould School" and "Arnett School"
Birth, marriage and death records since 1909. Land, probate, and court records are on file in the county courthouse since 1909. Tax Records and other books may be found at the Harmon County Historical Museum
OUR RESOURCES
Harmon County Courthouse
114 W. Hollis
Hollis, Oklahoma 73550
580-688-3617
Library in Harmon County
Hollis Public Library
201 West Broadway
Hollis, OK 73550
580-688-2744
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Past and Present
GOULD |
HOLLIS |
VINSON |
Arnett |
Carl |
Cora Lea |
Dryden |
Greer |
Kelly |
Looney |
Louis |
Madge |
Martin |
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McQueen |
Metcalf |
Purvis |
Ron |
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Sponsor of the Museum in Hollis is the
Harmon County Genealogical Society
102 West Broadway Street
Hollis, Oklahoma 73550
580-688-9545, fax 580-688-2622
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Harmon County Historical Museum
102 West Broadway
Hollis, Oklahoma 73550
580-688-9545 fax 580-688-2622
Museum Open - Tuesday - Thursday 10 - 4 Winter Hours
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