Oktaha

History

Oktaha was named for a Muscogee chief, Oktarharsars Harjo (also known as Sands). The town originated in 1872 as a stop on the MK&T "Katy" Railroad. By 1900, the town had its own post office; a small business district emerged as well. Local business was lagging, however, by mid-century, and the town struggled even more when U.S. Highway 69 was rerouted to bypass Oktaha.

Geography

Oktaha is located south-southwest of Muskogee. U.S. Highway 69 passes west of town, leading north to Muskogee and south to Checotah. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all land. The town is within the watershed of Anderson Creek, a south-flowing tributary of Dirty Creek, which leads east to the Arkansas River at Robert S. Kerr Reservoir.

Race & ethnicity

Largest nearby schools

• OKTAHA ES
  Elementary · Oktaha · 469 students · 16.8:1 ratio
• OKTAHA HS
  High · Oktaha · 235 students · 16.8:1 ratio
• MIDWAY ES
  Elementary · COUNCIL HILL · 156 students · 17.3:1 ratio
• WAINWRIGHT PUBLIC SCHOOL
  Elementary · Wainwright · 79 students · 19.8:1 ratio
• MIDWAY HS
  High · Council Hill · 66 students · 16.5:1 ratio