GRADY COUNTY
County Offices
326 W Choctaw
Chickasha 405-224-7388
www.gradycountyok.com
Located in south-central Oklahoma, Grady County incorporates 1,105.30 square miles of land and water. Canadian County lies to Grady County’s north, with McClain and Garvin to the east, Stephens to the south, and Caddo and Comanche to the west. In 1911 Grady County annexed Washington, Prairie Valley, and the northern section of Dutton townships in Caddo County. Chickasha serves as the county seat. Incorporated towns included Alex, Amber, Bradley, Minco, Ninnekah, Norge, Pocasset, Rush Springs, Tuttle, and Verden. The western and southwestern portions of the county consist of sandstone hills. The Canadian River provides its northern border and the Washita River runs through the county’s middle. These rivers and their tributaries drain the county and contribute to its agricultural prosperity. Agriculture and ranching are keys to the area economy.
Chickasha
City Offices
117 N 4th St
Chickasha 405-222-6045
www.chickasha.org
Chamber of Commerce
22 W Chickasha Ave
Chickasha 405-224-0787
www.chickashachamber.com
Along the banks of the Washita Rivers lies the small city of Chickasha. With a population of 15,000, Chickasha enjoys quiet neighborhoods, a pleasant mix of historic and modern homes, and a quaint downtown district. Chickasha benefits from having small town values rich in history and culture, with conveniences of modern, larger cities. As home to the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, Chickasha brings a variety of culture to the area. The historical downtown district is newly renovated and is full of locally owned businesses. Nine schools make up the Chickasha school district. All of the schools have low teacher/pupil ratios and pride themselves on cutting edge technology. Outdoor enthusiast can enjoy Fort Cobb Lake state park is nearby and offers a fun playground, nature center, a marina, and gift shop in addition to camping, fishing, boating and more. Residents take pride in updated facilities and yet are down to earth in typical all American hometown fashion. Whether looking for a place to play, strolling through the simple yet handsome downtown sidewalks or settling into a new home Chickasha is a great place to call home.
Minco
City Offices
200 W Main
Minco 405-352-4274
www.minco-ok.com/minco/
Minco is located in the northeastern part of Grady County, it has a population of just over 1700 residents. The town of Minco began as one of the busiest towns in the state of Oklahoma. It was the end of the railroad from 1891 to 1894, and had a hotel and wagon/camp yard population greater than the town itself, as salesmen, wagon drivers, cowboys, lawmen, and hoodlums came from all directions to sell or obtain supplies and transportation. The town was originally composed mainly of merchants who provided supplies for the many travelers that used the railroad infrastructure of the town. It is the oldest town in the Western part of Oklahoma so its many businesses served residents for many miles around. In fact, the Hardware Store and Tin Shop originally opened by Kirk Woodworth in 1891 is still in existence in the town. Minco offers its resident a quiet lifestyle reminiscent of days gone by.
Tuttle
City Offices
301 W Main St
Tuttle 405-381-2335
http://cityoftuttle.com/
Tuttle is the home of more than 4,000 residents in northeast Grady County and covers 29.2 square miles of land. Tuttle is 21 miles from Oklahoma City. Tuttle is a largely agricultural community with a focus on wheat, cotton, corn, alfalfa hay, Bermuda grass hay, and cattle. Nearby Braum’s Dairy, the largest farm in the area, is located just outside the city’s limits and has a market presence spanning several states. The city serves as a minor bedroom community of Oklahoma City.Residents enjoy a high quality of life and enjoy their community, this can be seen in the many annual events that take place, including The Ice Cream Festival, The Silver City Antique Tractor Show, The Tuttle Fair, The City-Wide Garage Sale, The Chamber Banquet, The Christmas, Tour of Homes, The Garden Tour, The Tuttle Open Rodeo and The FFA Mothers’ Craft Show. Education is important locally with the Tuttle school district serving the needs of families with children, grades: 9-12 attend Tuttle High School, grades: 4-8 / 7-8 attend Tuttle Middle School, grades: K-6 attends Tuttle Intermediate School and grades: Preschool-3 attends Tuttle Elementary School. Outdoor recreation is also nearby, with two golf courses in Grady County, the Chickasha Country Club which is one of the oldest courses in the area and the Riverbend Golf Club.
