Stigler, Oklahoma
Stigler is a city of 2,729 people in Haskell County, Oklahoma, founded in 1889.
Why visit Stigler
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 2 parks and trails, 9 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Time Theater and Haskell County Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 94°F; January lows average 32°F.
Weather in Stigler
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Stigler
Stigler is a city in and the county seat of Haskell County, Oklahoma. As of the 2020 census, Stigler had a population of 2,703.
From the Wikipedia article Stigler, Oklahoma (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks1
Haskell County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
County courthouse in Stigler, Oklahoma
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes9
Eaton Hole
Restaurant · 0.5 mi
504 East Main Street
Su 06:00-14:00; Mo-Sa 06:00-21:00
Spring Garden Chinese Buffet
Restaurant · 0.6 mi
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Pop's Hickory Smoked Barbecue
Restaurant · 0.5 mi
Mo-Sa 10:30-20:00; Su 11:00-14:00
Shelly's Stigler Cafe
Restaurant · 0.6 mi
Mo-Fr 04:30-20:00; Sa 05:00-14:00; Su 06:00-14:00
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.5 mi
1427 East Main Street, Stigler
Mo-Th 09:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 09:00-22:00
History
At the time of its founding, Newman, later Stigler, was located in Sans Bois County, a part of the Moshulatubbee District of the Choctaw Nation in Indian Territory. A post office was established at Newman, Indian Territory on April 30, 1892. The community was named for Dr. Martin W. Newman, a pioneer and physician.
Joseph Stigler is said to have founded the town in 1889. He was familiar with the area, as earlier he had served as a deputy marshal under federal judge Isaac C. Parker, whose court in Fort Smith, Arkansas, had jurisdiction over Indian Territory. The post office name was changed to Stigler on May 3, 1893 by the U.S. Post Office Service, because the former name caused some confusion with the town of Norman.
The Midland Valley Railroad was constructed to Stigler in 1904, which attracted more settlers and more types of businesses. By the following year, the town had become incorporated. At statehood in 1907, Stigler was named as the county seat of newly created Haskell County.
From the History section of Stigler, Oklahoma on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Healthcare3
Map of Stigler
28 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 32°F | 2.9 in | 1.8 in |
| Feb | 57°F | 36°F | 2.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 44°F | 4.1 in | 1.1 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 52°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 60°F | 5.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 68°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 72°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 94°F | 71°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 64°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 52°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 42°F | 4.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Dec | 54°F | 34°F | 3.2 in | 0.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mc Curtain 1 Se (12 mi away), rain and snow from Webbers Falls 5 Wsw Hcn, 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
Haskell County has had 27 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-04-30: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Tornado)
- 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, 30 miles away.
- Gore 19 mi north, about 31 min by car
- Panama 26 mi east, about 42 min by car
- Eufaula 27 mi west, about 43 min by car
- Checotah 28 mi northwest, about 44 min by car
- Muskogee 36 mi north, about 58 min by car
- Heavener 38 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Arkoma 38 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Fort Smith 43 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- McAlester 44 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Van Buren 45 mi east, 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
- Haskell County Courthouse, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cross Telephone Display Wall - Stigler OK, Itsjustaliceok, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cross Telephone - Stigler OK, Itsjustaliceok, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Stigler School Gymnasium-Auditorium, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
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