Atoka, Oklahoma
McGee Creek State Park
15 miles Southeast of Atoka
McGee Creek State Park
Standing at the forefront of the old Butterfield road imagine the stage coach hustling along the old wooden fence line up the well-ridden ruts that are still visible today and coming to an abrupt halt at the rest stop. The Butterfield Overland Mail route directed its route to Boggy Depot in 1858
Atoka, OK Railroad HistoryThe "burying ground" was first used by emigrants traveling on the Butterfield Stage road who camped at a spring, which was later called "Harkins' Spring," just north of the Middle Boggy River (today known as the Muddy Boggy).
Atoka, OK CemeteriesAdjoining Boggy Depot Townsite is the 1830s Middle Boggy Battlefield Site and Cemetery. The townsite and cemetery are listed on the National Register of Historic Places and on the Oklahoma's list of Oldest Historical Places.
Atoka, OK CemeteriesTake in some of Atoka's History by viewing the historic downtown buildings. 1901 Bank Building
Atoka, OK Historic DowntownsCirca 1855 log council house....
462 Acres Boat Ramp/Boat Dock Restrooms 8 picnic Tables & Grills Fishing Dock Handicap Access Facilities ...
Housed in the former Santa Fe Depot built in 1913, the Pioneer Museum exhibits early pioneer life in Love County along with C...