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Pioneer Coal Miner Memorial

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 Memorials

Scottish Rite Masonic Temple

The 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 Buildings


Pittsburg Co. Genealogical and Historical Society

Along 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 Museums

Oklahoma Prison Historical Museum

The 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 Museums

Things to do near McAlester, OK

Old Choate House Museum

The old Choate House was built by a leader of the Choctaw Nation. The 1867 log cabin displays pre-statehood furniture....

Military Road - Historic Marker

Military Road - Choctaw Trail of Tears "Cut from Washington, Arkansas to Fort Towson in 1831, for removal of Choctaws from...

Gardner Mansion and Largest Tree

The 1880 mansion is the former home of Jefferson Gardner, principal chief of the Choctaws, and is listed on the National R...

Choctaw Golf Course

9 holes. South of city. ...