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Cordell, Oklahoma

The Washita County Museum is housed in the Carnegie Library which was constructed with the assistance of funds provided by steel magnate, Andrew Carnegie. This building features the original stained glass window transoms, and, with the exception of the roof and entry door, the exterior has not been altered since its construction in 1911. This building, designed by architect A. A. Crowell, is on the National Register of Historic Places.

The museum features a 1900 Schoolhouse, Chuck wagon, circa 1890, farm and home displays, and other items and records of Washita County development from 1890 to the present.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Old Cordell National Bank Building

The old Cordell National Bank Building with its corner entrance has been a financial center during most of its 95+

Cordell, OK Historic Buildings

First National Bank Building

. L. Hull, long-time president of the First National Bank, was instrumental in the construction of both the old First National Bank Building in 1909-1910 and the Carnegie Library in 1911. He is seen above in the right corner of the 1910 photo of the bank'

Cordell, OK Historic Buildings


Florence Hospital

This photo shows the 1911-1912 Florence Hospital. The hospital, named for the wife of Cordell doctor A. H. Bungardt, was housed on the second floor of this building until the Cordell Memorial Hospital was built in 1957. Photos of the interior include one of the door to the fathers'

Cordell, OK Historic Buildings


Things to do near Cordell, OK

Quartz Mountain ORV Area

Area 3 on the north shore of the Altus Lake is the location for riding ATV's and motorcycles. Trails wind through wooded dune...