COUNTY ORGANIZED: 1907 from Kingfisher
County, Oklahoma Territory. Originally
called County 5, Kingfisher County was created with the Organic Act of
May 2, 1890. After an August 5, 1890 election, the voters of County 5
overwhelmingly voted for the name "Kingfisher" over "Hennessey" and
"Harrison."
COUNTY NAMED FOR:
King Fisher, operator of an early stage station.
COUNTY SEAT NAMED FOR: Nearby
Kingfisher Creek, which had been named for stage station operator King
Fisher.
COURTHOUSES: Three - 1892, 1903,
and 1960.
STANDING: 1960
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