POTTAWATAMIE COUNTY

County/City Offices
16 W 9th St
Shawnee 405-878-1616
www.shawneeok.org
Bordered by Lincoln County to the north, Okfuskee and Seminole counties to the east, Pontotoc and McClain counties to the south, and Cleveland and Oklahoma counties to the west, Pottawatomie County is situated in east-central Oklahoma. The county encompasses 793.26 square miles of total land and water area and is drained by the North Canadian, Canadian, and Little rivers. Incorporated towns included Asher, Bethel Acres, Brooksville, Earlsboro, Johnson, Macomb, Maud, McLoud, Pink, Saint Louis, Shawnee (county seat), Tecumseh, Tribbey, and Wanette. The county is served by Interstate 40, U.S. Highway 177, and several state highways. Two institutions of higher education, Oklahoma Baptist University and St. Gregory’s University, as well as the Gordon Cooper Technology Center, are located in Shawnee. The Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art is situated on St. Gregory’s campus, and the Pottawatomie County Historical Society’s museum is in the former Santa Fe Depot in downtown Shawnee. The Potawatomi Tribal Museum is also located in Shawnee.

McLoud
City Offices
107 N Main St
McLoud 405-964-5264
www.mcloudok.us

Chamber of Commerce
McLoud 405-964-6566
www.mcloudchamber.com

Only 29 miles east of Oklahoma City, McLoud offers its residents and visitors a small town warmth and country charm combined with the convenience and opportunity associated with city life. The City is home to more than 4500 residents. McLoud is a rural community with its roots deeply set in agriculture. Its historic past was as the Blackberry Capitol of the nation, when the crop dominated the landscape. Today farmers in the area have since moved on to more lucrative crops, however, the heritage of McLoud as the Blackberry Capitol continues as the Blackberry Festival is celebrated each year in conjunction with the fourth of July holiday. Each year the festival draws thousands to the City of McLoud, to enjoy several days of baseball, carnival rides, a tractor show, car show, parade, the Blackberry Queen pageant, nightly entertainment and much more. With its short driving distance to the major metropolitan areas of the region, quiet relaxed lifestyle and country charm, McLoud continues to grow and attract families to the area.

 

Shawnee
City Offices
16 W 9th St
Shawnee 405-878-1616
www.shawneeok.org

Chamber of Commerce
131 N Bell
Shawnee 405-273-6092
www.shawneechamber.com

The county seat of Pottawatomie County, Shawnee is located along the North Canadian River and six miles southeast of the intersection of U.S. Highway 177 and Interstate 40. Shawnee is a growing city of more than 29,000 residents. The city is rich in history, with a classic downtown that has streets still paved with brick. The area is rich natural beauty and blessed by a mild, four-season climate with an average January temperature of 47 degrees and an average July temperature of 81, meaning that year round recreation is not out of the question. Native American history and contemporary culture make Shawnee a great destination or place to call home. Residents and visitors can explore an Oklahoma-style castle at the historic Santa Fe Depot or see Babylonian, Greek and Roman artifacts – plus an Egyptian mummy – at the Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art. Those looking for some outdoor fun can tee off at the local championship golf course or fish, camp or water ski at Shawnee Twin Lakes or Wes Watkins Reservoir. Those looking for less athletic outdoor adventure can shop the malls and the historic downtown antique and craft shops. For families with children, the Shawnee Public School District is the largest and most comprehensive school district in Pottawatomie County. It is comprised of five elementary schools, a middle school, a high school and an alternative school. Shawnee voters passed over 10 million dollars in bond issues in the last several years for improvements in educational facilities, showing the strong local spirit that the city is known for. Residents have the ability to work and play near the home in this city, while also having quick access to all of the amenities of the great metro area. This makes for an ideal location to settle down and call home.

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