Originally part of the Choctaw Nation, this county was created at statehood and takes its name from the Pushmataha District of the Choctaw Nation. Pushmataha was also the name of a Choctaw leader.
Antlers, the county seat, is the site of several manufacturing companies that produce items such as custom mixed concrete, lumber, roof trusses, building materials, and sportswear. Tuskahoma, last capital of the Choctaw Nation, is the site of the Choctaw Council House, built in 1884 and noted for its fine architecture.
A popular recreational area for outdoor enthusiasts, Pushmataha County offers locations such as the Kiamichi Mountains, Clayton Lake Recreational Area, Pine Creek State Park, and Sardis Lake for sporting activities. Although tourism and recreation contribute a great deal to the county's economy, agriculture is still a basic component, and wheat is the major crop. Ranching and timber are the main industries.
For additional information, call the county clerk's office at 580/298-3626 or the Chamber of Commerce at 580/298-2488. County narrative provided courtesy of the Oklahoma Department of Libraries from the 2002-2004 Oklahoma Almanac.
| Population Totals | ||
| 2000 Census | 2010 Census | |
| Pushmataha | 11,667 | 11,572 |
| Median Age: | 40.1 | 44.3 |
| Median Household Income: | $22,127 | $26,742 |
County Government
County Seat: Antlers
Court Clerk - Tina Freeman, D, Antlers
Clerk - Jane Dunlap, D, Cloudy
Sheriff - Elven Flood, D, Nashoba
Treasurer - Jenny Beth Caraway, D, Antlers
Assessor - Frances Jolpin, D, Snow
Election Board Secretary - Jack Matthews, D, Antlers
Commissioners:
District 1 - Michael Brittingham, D, Moyers
District 2 - Jerry Duncan, D, Anylers
District 3 - Jimmy Long, D, Clayton
