Surrounded by gardens, a life-sized bronze statue pays tribute to the thousands of coal miners who worked the mines and lost their lives. The Coal Miners Memorial Plaza documents the impact of the coal mining industry in early Pittsburg County on the Coal miners Wall of Memories with more than 1
McAlester, OK MemorialsThe Oklahoma Prison Historical Museum is the state's only museum detailing the history of Oklahoma's prison system. Exhibits include an actual ball and chain, "Ol Sparky," Oklahoma's electric chair, items owned by prisoners, and numerous historical photos.
McAlester, OK MuseumsAlong with a display of early coal mining tools, the Historical Society contains a genealogical library and is available for research purposes. Numerous historical exhibits are featured including information and artifacts pertaining to Native American culture. The 1903 building is a
McAlester, OK MuseumsThe largest Masonic temple in the state houses a library/museum, a costume room, and a 1930 Kimball organ with over 3,100
McAlester, OK Historic BuildingsBeavers Bend Resort Park also draws the serious hiker. Its David Boren Trail offers 16 miles of hiking trails with 4 miles of...
For the avid hunter, Sardis offers over 8,000 acres open for hunting. The principal game species include wild turkey, squirre...
The Carter Mountain Tower is a fire lookout station you can visit. It provides a panaramic view of the entire mountian area....
Winding through the Ouichita Mountains with scenic and photographic turnouts, Talimena Scenic Byway runs along the crest of t...