Park Hill, Oklahoma
Park Hill is a community of 3,237 people in Cherokee County, Oklahoma.
Why visit Park Hill
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 20 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include American Legion Hut, Cherokee Female Seminary and Cherokee Trails Golf Course.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Park Hill
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Park Hill
Park Hill is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in southwestern Cherokee County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, Park Hill had a population of 3,193. It lies near Tahlequah, east of the junction of U.S. Route 62 and State Highway 82.
From the Wikipedia article Park Hill, Oklahoma (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Museums and landmarks9
American Legion Hut
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.4 mi
Historic building in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, USA
Cherokee Female Seminary
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.9 mi
Tahlequah, Oklahoma
Cherokee National Capitol
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.4 mi
Tahlequah, Oklahoma
Cherokee National Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.4 mi
Prison in Tahlequah, United States of America
Murrell Home
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic home near Tahlequah, Oklahoma, United States
Cherokee Heritage Center
Museum · 2.4 mi
Non-profit historical society and museum in Park Hill, Oklahoma
Cherokee National History Museum
Museum · 5.4 mi
Museum in Oklahoma, US
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Restaurants and cafes20
Buffalo Wild Wings
Restaurant · Wings · 2.9 mi
3388 Cherokee Springs Road, Tahlequah ᏓᎵᏆ
Sa-Su 11:00-23:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 3.0 mi
3286 Cherokee Springs Road, Tahlequah
Su-Sa 05:00-22:00
Pasti Italian Grill
Restaurant · Italian · 2.5 mi
4601 South Muskogee Avenue, Tahlequah
Braum's
Fast food · Ice Cream, Burger · 2.9 mi
3396 South Muskogee Avenue, Tahlequah ᏓᎵᏆ
Mo-Su 06:00-22:45
8 more on the map.
History
Park Hill was a pre-established hamlet that became the home for many of the Cherokee after coming from the East on the "Trail of Tears". In 1829 the Park Hill Mission was established. The mission had one of the earliest presses in Oklahoma, the Park Hill Mission Press. The first post office was established at Park Hill on May 18, 1838. It was in Park Hill that Chief John Ross made his home in 1839, as well as his nephew-in-law George Murrell, whose home still stands. On May 6, 1847, the post office was moved to Tahlequah. The Cherokee Female Seminary was built here in 1849.
Park Hill was the center of culture for the Cherokees for many years, and as such in 1940 the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in Oklahoma erected a marker at Park Hill declaring it the "Center of Cherokee culture".
The post office at Park Hill was re-established April 22, 1892.
In and around Park Hill are several important sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places, including the Murrell Home, the Park Hill Mission Cemetery (also known as the Worcester cemetery), the Ross Cemetery, and the original Cherokee Female Seminary. The Cherokee Heritage Center in Park Hill, was built on the former grounds of the Female Seminary. The Echota Ceremonial Ground has been located in Park Hill since 2001, on the north side of town.
From the History section of Park Hill, Oklahoma on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship7
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 3.0 mi
110 Southridge Road, Tahlequah ᏓᎵᏆ
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries15
Healthcare2
Map of Park Hill
75 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51°F | 28°F | 2.5 in | 1.7 in |
| Feb | 56°F | 32°F | 3.0 in | 1.5 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 40°F | 4.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 48°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 57°F | 6.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 65°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 69°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 68°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 85°F | 61°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 75°F | 49°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 63°F | 39°F | 4.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Dec | 53°F | 30°F | 2.8 in | 0.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Tahlequah Hcn (7 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
Cherokee County has had 24 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 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)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-06-01: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Muskogee-Davis Regional Airport (MKO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 25 miles away.
- Tahlequah 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Briggs 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Grandview 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Norwood 10 mi west, about 16 min by car
- Fort Gibson 17 mi west, about 27 min by car
- Muskogee 22 mi west, about 36 min by car
- Gore 22 mi south, about 35 min by car
- Toppers 22 mi northwest, about 35 min by car
- Locust Grove 27 mi northwest, about 44 min by car
- Siloam Springs 35 mi northeast, about 56 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
Loading what members have shared...
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
- Park hill post office, Uyvsdi, Public domain
- Seminary Hall, Caleb Long, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Cherokee National Capitol, Caleb Long, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Cherokee National Jail, Walter Smalling, Jr., Public domain
- Murrell home, Uyvsdi, Public domain
- American Legion Hut, Tahlequah, OK, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
Page built October 30, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us or suggest a place.