Muskogee, Oklahoma was founded in 1876, officially, near the junction of the Arkansas, Verdigris and Grand Rivers in Northeast Oklahoma. Muskogee was named after the Muscogee tribe of Creek Indians.

The Port of Muskogee, accessible from the Gulf of Mexico, is operated by the City. It is a designated Free Trade Zone, which greatly enhances Muskogee's role as an economic center for northeastern Oklahoma. A major North-South highway (US 69) cuts through Muskogee on the west side, the Muskogee Turnpike on the east side links Tulsa and Muskogee to Interstate 40, which is a major East-West corridor. Muskogee is host to large industries including Georgia Pacific and Daltile.

There are no lack of educational opportunities in Muskogee. We have excellent public schools, private schools, technology center, three different college campuses, and Parkview School for the Blind.

Muskogee has two public school districts: Muskogee Public Schools and Hilldale Public Schools.

From technical classes for high school students, to industry specific training, to adult classes, the Indian Capital Technology Center is sure to have what you need.

There are also several private schools including Boulevard Christian School and St. Joseph Catholic School.

Bacone College is a four-year liberal arts college established in 1880 and is the oldest college of continuous education in Oklahoma. Connors State College, a two-year college based in Warner, has maintained a campus in Muskogee for many years. It is an excellent way to begin your continuing education in a less stressful environment. Most recently, Northeastern State University has added a campus to Muskogee, further enriching the educational opportunities available in this area.

Muskogee, Oklahoma is a city of about 40,000 located in Muskogee County in northeast Oklahoma. Muskogee is the county seat of Muskogee County. We are situated at the intersection of three rivers, the Arkansas, Verdigris, and Grand, earning us the title of River City.

US Census 2000 Data

Population	38,310
Households	15,523
Households	15,523
Families	9,950
Housing Units	17,517
Total Area	38.8 sq mi.
Population Density	1,026 per sq mi.
Household Median Income	$26,418
Family Median Income	$33,358
Per-capita Median Income	$15,351

Muskogee operates under the Council-Manager form of government. The day-to-day operations of the city are by the City Manager. The mayor presides over the city council consisting of eight members. The mayor is a voting member of the city council and has very limited administrative powers.

Terms of Elected Officials

The term of mayor is two years while the city council serves four year terms that are staggered so that there is no election of a full city council at any one time. Mayor and city councilmen are not paid or compensated in any way. Elections are held the first Tuesday in April in even numbered years. City councilmen and mayor are elected by the city at large, but councilmen must reside in the ward they are representing. The city is divided into four wards with two councilmen in each ward.

City Officials

Mayor	John Tyler Hammons
Vice Mayor	Robert Perkins, Sr.
Ward I	David Jones Bob Luttrell
Ward II	James Gulley Shawn Raper
Ward III	Robert Perkins, Sr. David Ragsdale, Jr.
Ward IV	Jackie Luckie Jim Ritchey