Waurika

Jefferson CountyCounty Seat

Population: 2,064
Founded: 1912
Elevation: 900 ft

About Waurika

County seat near Waurika Lake with recreational opportunities.

History

Founded in 1912 as the county seat, Waurika developed around agriculture and later lake recreation.

What Makes Waurika Special

  • Waurika Lake recreation
  • County seat
  • Lake activities

Notable People

Ed Davis

(1908 - 1932)

Depression-era outlaw

Born in Waurika

Cy Blanton

(1909 - 1945)

MLB pitcher (Pittsburgh Pirates)

Born in Waurika

James W. McCord Jr.

(1924 - 2017)

CIA/Watergate figure

Born in Waurika

Clinton A. Puckett

(1926 - 2002)

6th Sergeant Major of the U.S. Marine Corps

Born in Waurika

Irene Champlin

(1931 - 1990)

Film/TV actress

Born in Waurika

Bennie G. Adkins

(1934 - 2020)

Medal of Honor recipient (Vietnam); U.S. Army Special Forces

Born in Waurika

Gary Chapman

(Born 1957)

Singer-songwriter/TV host

Born in Waurika

Dennis Howard

Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture/legislator

From Waurika

Chris Kidd

Oklahoma state senator

From Waurika

Places in Waurika

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Quick Facts

County

Jefferson County

Population

2,064

Founded

1912

Elevation

900 ft

Nickname

County Seat

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