Welcome
to
Keota, Oklahoma
 


Nestled amongst the rocky hills, colorful meadows and fish-filled streams of Green Country

THANKS FOR THE INPUT, I LOVE IT!
Letter from Sheila Gingles Lorenz
re:  Gingles Mountain

Rural America has a rich heritage in its people, its businesses and its communities. The people of Keota are caring and giving when it comes to neighbors in need, strong and proud in their beliefs, and welcome visitors with country style hospitality.

We welcome you to take a look around our town.
This site is not intended for advertising purposes in any way.  It is merely a collection of facts compiled from various sources, and is a community expression of the pride we have in our small town.

Each year, Keota hosts Old Timer's Day.  People come from near and far to participate and enjoy the activities.  Many of the visitors are Keota Alumni come home to visit with old friends and share old memories, as well as make new ones of both.  The links below reflect upon this occasion, as well as share a part of our rich heritage.

History 1  *   History 2
Two Brief Accounts

Rough Sketch
Surrounding area

 Keota Old Timer's Day
First Weekend in May
An Annual Event!
Sponsored by ESA of Keota		 Keota Public School
Lion Country Pride
This page dedicated
to KHS Alumni

Keota is bordered to the North and West by Kerr Lake and several ranges of rolling hills, bearing colorful names such as Gingles Mountain and Seven Devils Mountains. The plentiful meadows and woods make this area a hunter's paradise. Wild turkey, deer, quail, squirrel, coon, and possum are plentiful. Kerr Lake, as well as many farm ponds and water-filled strip mines, yield large amounts of crappie, bass, perch and catfish each year. Hunting and fishing are enjoyed by all ages.

A Few Facts of Interest

About 500 students in Grades K-12 Head Start and 4-Year-Old Program available Summer Lunches Available at HS Cafeteria during June
Located about 30 miles west of the Arkansas State Line on S.H. 9
Incorporated: 1911		 Position: 35.25 degrees N of Equator / 94.92 degrees W of Prime Meridian
Stigler, the Haskell County Seat is located 12 miles west of Keota on S.H. 9 Land Area: 0.964 sq. kilometers Population of town(1990): 625

 

The surrounding area has many chicken houses, hog barns, greyhounds, cattle and horses. Farming has long been a stable source of income for this area.  Keota has very active Masonic and Eastern Star Chapters, a historical society, many churches and other community organizations.

Local recreational facilities and points of interest in and around this area include:

Keota Landing, Cowlington Point, and Short Mountain Cove

Spiro Mounds (approx 20 minutes East)

Heavener Runestone (Approx 1 hr drive East and South)

Robbers Cave State Park( approx. 1 hour West and South)

Keotechnology, KPS Technology Dept.