Introduction to Choctaw, Oklahoma
Choctaw, Oklahoma, in Oklahoma county, is 7 miles NE of Midwest City, Oklahoma and 14 miles E of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns that it shares the Oklahoma City metropolitan area with.
Choctaw History
Choctaw is Oklahoma’s oldest chartered town. In 1890, the area became a community. It was given the status of a town in the year 1893, at the same time a territorial governor was appointed. In 1993, Choctaw officially celebrated its 100th anniversary.
Choctaw and nearby Attractions
- Oklahoma Historical Society
- 45th Infantry Division Museum
- Lake Thunderbird State Park
- National Cowboy Hall of Fame
- State Capital State Park
- World of Wings Pigeon Center
Things To Do In Choctaw
While at Choctaw, one can visit museums like Omniplex Science Museum, the Edmond Historical Society Museum, the State Capital Publishing Museum and the Oklahoma Historical Society, among others. The Choctaw Shopping Center is a popular shopping center in the area. Lake Thunderbird State Park and State Capital State Park offer multiple recreational facilities.
Choctaw Transportation
Stillwater Regional Airport is the nearest major airport.
Choctaw Higher Education
Higher education can be pursued at Rose State College, Oklahoma City University and Oklahoma City Community College.
