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In the 19th century, the county was part of a well-used military transportation corridor that was important to frontier defense. In 1868, Camp Supply, was established as a depot leading up to a campaign against the Cheyenne. From 1876 through the 1880s massive herds of cattle passed through the southwestern corner of the county along the Great Western Trail from Texas to Kansas.
In September 1893, when the Cherokee Outlet opened for non-Indian settlement, Woodward County was created as County N in Oklahoma Territory, though its area was much larger than at present. In a November 6, 1894, election, the county was renamed Woodward County. Statehood in 1907 redrew the boundaries of the county, while the remainder was given to the present Harper, Ellis and Woods counties.
Adjacent Counties
Cities, Towns & Communities
- Belva
- Cedarvale
- Curtis
- Fort Supply
- Gerlach
- Keenan
- Mooreland
- Mutual
- Quinlan
- Richmond
- Sharon
- Tangier
- Woodward (County Seat)
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