Muskogee, Oklahoma
Muskogee is a city of 36,758 people in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, founded in 1898.
Why visit Muskogee
Townapedia lists 24 museums and landmarks, 29 parks and trails, 103 places to eat, 24 places to stay and 10 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Apex Cinema Muskogee, Oklahoma Murder Mystery, A. C. Trumbo House and A.W. Patterson House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; January lows average 26°F.
Weather in Muskogee
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Muskogee
Muskogee () is the 13th-largest city in Oklahoma and is the county seat of Muskogee County. It lies approximately 48 miles (77 km) southeast of Tulsa. The population of the city was 36,878 as of the 2020 census, a 6.0% decrease from 39,223 in 2010.
From the Wikipedia article Muskogee, Oklahoma (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do10
Oklahoma Murder Mystery
Cinema and theater · 1.8 mi
531 North 13th Street, Muskogee
Fr,Sa 18:00-22:00 "by appointment only"
Arnold Fruit Company
Farm and orchard · 2.3 mi
1412 West Shawnee Street, Muskogee
Museums and landmarks24
A. C. Trumbo House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic house in Oklahoma, United States
A.W. Patterson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
House in Muskogee, Oklahoma
Ed Edmondson United States Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Government building in Muskogee, Oklahoma
Escoe Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Bank building in Oklahoma, United States of America
Fort Gibson
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.0 mi
Fort in Oklahoma
Grant Foreman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic house in Oklahoma, United States
Hotel Muskogee
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Hotel building in Muskogee, Oklahoma
Manhattan Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Building in Oklahoma, United States
Railway Exchange Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Building in Oklahoma, United States
Severs Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Hotel building in Muskogee, Oklahoma
Surety Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Building in Oklahoma, United States
V. R. Coss House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic house in Oklahoma, United States
12 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds29
Rougher Village
Sports field and stadium · 2.5 mi
3200 East Shawnee Bypass, Muskogee
River Country Water Park
Sports field and stadium · 2.8 mi
3600 Arline Street, Muskogee
17 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes103
7 Brew
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.1 mi
1034 West Shawnee Street, Muskogee
Mo-Th 05:30-22:00, Fr-Sa 05:30-23:00, Su 05:30-22:00
Boomarang Diner
Diner · American · 3.2 mi
4010 West Okmulgee Avenue, Muskogee
Mo-Sa 07:00-21:00; Su 08:00-14:00
Buffalo Wild Wings
Restaurant · Wings · 2.2 mi
1130 West Shawnee Street, Muskogee
Mo-Su 11:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-24:00
Mazzio's
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.6 mi
3030 West Okmulgee Avenue, Muskogee
Mo-Th 10:30-21:30, Fr-Su 10:30-22:00
My Place Bar-B-Q West
Restaurant · Barbecue · 3.4 mi
4322 West Okmulgee Avenue, Muskogee
Mo-Sa 10:30-21:00
Olive Garden
Restaurant · Italian · 3.1 mi
3141 West Shawnee Bypass, Muskogee
Su-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Pho Winn
Restaurant · Vietnamese · 0.9 mi
512 North Main Street, Muskogee
Tu 10:30-21:00, We-Sa 11:00-20:00, Su 11:00-16:00
Sakura
Restaurant · Japanese · 2.1 mi
928 West Shawnee Street, Muskogee
Mo-Th 11:00-15:00,16:30-22:00; Fr 11:00-15:00,16:30-22:30; Sa...
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 3.1 mi
3138 Azalea Park Drive, Muskogee
Mo-Th 04:30-21:30, Fr 04:30-22:00, Sa 05:00-22:00, Su 05:00-21:30
91 more on the map.
History
French fur traders were believed to have established a temporary village near the future Muskogee in 1806, but the first permanent European-American settlement was established in 1817 on the south bank of the Verdigris River, north of present-day Muskogee.
After the passage of the Indian Removal Act of 1830 under President Andrew Jackson, the Muscogee Creek Indians were one of the "Five Civilized Tribes" forced out of the American Southeast to Indian Territory. They were accompanied by their slaves. The Indian Agency, a two-story stone building, was built here in Muskogee. It was a site for meetings among the leaders of the Five Civilized Tribes. Today it serves as a museum. At the top of what is known as Agency Hill, it is within Honor Heights Park on the west side of Muskogee.
In 1872, the Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad was extended to the area. A federal court was established in Muskogee in 1889, around the same time that Congress opened portions of Indian Territory to non-Native settlers via land rushes. The city was incorporated on March 19, 1898.
From the History section of Muskogee, Oklahoma on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay24
Days Inn by Wyndham Muskogee
Motel and hotel · 2.5 mi
900 South 32nd Street, Muskogee
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Muskogee
Motel and hotel · 2.9 mi
2701 West Shawnee Street, Muskogee
Churches and places of worship91
Central Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
First Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
St. Thomas Primitive Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 6.3 mi
Ward Chapel AME Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Muskogee Seventh-day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 1.9 mi
170 North Country Club Road, Muskogee
Greater Shiloh Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.3 mi
701 Altamont Street, Muskogee
Muskogee First Assembly of God Church
Church · Assemblies Of God · 1.9 mi
3100 Gulick Street, Muskogee
Shopping26
Gas and EV charging26
Schools, colleges and libraries44
Healthcare23
Cherokee Nation Three Rivers Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.6 mi
1001 South 41st Street East, Muskogee
Muskogee East VA Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.2 mi
2414 East Shawnee Road, Muskogee
Map of Muskogee
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 26°F | 1.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Feb | 54°F | 30°F | 2.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Mar | 63°F | 39°F | 3.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 48°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 79°F | 59°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 67°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 72°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 93°F | 70°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 85°F | 62°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 49°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 62°F | 38°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 52°F | 30°F | 2.6 in | 0.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Muskogee Hcn (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Muskogee County has had 32 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-06-14: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2023-07-19: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2022-06-29: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2021-02-24: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-17: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-04-05: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Muskogee-Davis Regional Airport (MKO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Coweta 23 mi northwest, about 37 min by car
- Tahlequah 24 mi northeast, about 39 min by car
- Broken Arrow 32 mi northwest, about 51 min by car
- Bixby 32 mi northwest, about 52 min by car
- Okmulgee 34 mi west, about 55 min by car
- Jenks 39 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Glenpool 39 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Tulsa 40 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Claremore 42 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Owasso 46 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Muskogee County Courthouse, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Methodist Episcopal Church, Muskogee, OK, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Muskogee snowstorm 2021-02-15 Callahan St Bridge S, Dan Leonard, CC0
- Muskogee snowstorm 2021-02-15 Callahan St Bridge N, Dan Leonard, CC0
- Hotel Muskogee, Muskogee, OK, OKJaguar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Muskogee snowstorm 2021-02-15 H E Ketcham Lumber Building S, Dan Leonard, CC0
- Muskogee snowstorm 2021-02-15 H E Ketcham Lumber Building inside E, Dan Leonard, CC0
- Muskogee snowstorm 2021-02-15 H E Ketcham Lumber Building inside NE, Dan Leonard, CC0
- Jewish Welfare Board Seder at Muskogee, Oklahoma (5611098295), Center for Jewish History, NYC, No restrictions
- Greetings from Muskogee, Oklahoma, "Indian Capitol of the World" - Large Letter Postcard (6382585033), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Muskogee snowstorm 2021-02-15 Muskogee Hotel SW, Dan Leonard, CC0
- Muskogee snowstorm 2021-02-15 H E Ketcham Lumber Building inside SE, Dan Leonard, CC0
- Muskogee snowstorm 2021-02-15 H E Ketcham Lumber Building inside W, Dan Leonard, CC0
- Muskogee snowstorm 2021-02-15 H E Ketcham Lumber Building W, Dan Leonard, CC0
- Muskogee snowstorm 2021-02-15 H E Ketcham Lumber Building NW, Dan Leonard, CC0
- Muskogee snowstorm 2021-02-15 201 W Broadway E, Dan Leonard, CC0
- Muskogee snowstorm 2021-02-15 Railroad Exchange Building E, Dan Leonard, CC0
- Railway Exchange Building, Muskogee, OK, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Muskogee snowstorm 2021-02-15 Roxy Theater SE, Dan Leonard, CC0
- Muskogee snowstorm 2021-02-15 Roxy Theater NW 2, Dan Leonard, CC0
- Muskogee snowstorm 2021-02-15 Depot Green W, Dan Leonard, CC0
- Muskogee snowstorm 2021-02-15 Roxy Theater NW 1, Dan Leonard, CC0
- Muskogee Municipal Building, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Muskogee snowstorm 2021-02-15 Municipal Building NE, Dan Leonard, CC0
- Muskogee snowstorm 2021-02-15 Three Rivers Museum W, Dan Leonard, Public domain
- Muskogee snowstorm 2021-02-15 Municipal Building N, Dan Leonard, CC0
- Muskogee snowstorm 2021-02-15 Municipal Building NW, Dan Leonard, CC0
- St. Thomas Primitive Baptist Church, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ward Chapel AME Church, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Central Baptist Church of Muskogee, Benjamin Warner Newby, Public domain
- 1320 West Okmulgee, Pal408, Public domain
- Coss4, Muskdial at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- A. C. Trumbo House, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Baptist Church, Muskogee, OK, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Grant Foreman House, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mr. Q Cumber Cucumber Soda, Corn cheese, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Colgate Extra Clean Toothbrush, Corn cheese, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Severs Hotel, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pre-Statehood Commercial District, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2015.20 Album 2 (14) (18916565262), Deseronto Archives, No restrictions
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