McAlester, OK Road Trips
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Trip Routes
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Longest Drive
209.2 mi
Lawton, OK
Quickest Drive
3h 38m
Lawton, OK
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McAlester, OK by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
18,098
Median Income
$48,044
Median Home Value
$137,500
Median Age
35.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
McAlester, OK at a Glance
Founded
1872
Elevation
735 ft
Area
16 mi²
Notable People from McAlester, OK
A sampling of people born in McAlester, OK.
Reba McEntire
1955
American country singer and actress (born 1955)
Mary Blair
1911–1978
American artist (1911-1978)
John Berryman
1914–1972
American poet and scholar (1914–1972)
Micha Hancock
1992
American volleyball player
Carl Albert
1908–2000
American politician (1908-2000)
Michael Wilson
1914–1978
American screenwriter (1914-1978)
George Nigh
1927–2025
American politician (1927–2025)
Lynn Cartwright
1927–2004
actress (1927-2004)
Steven T. Kuykendall
1947–2021
United States Marine (1947-2021)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in McAlester, OK.
International Temple, Supreme Assembly, Order of the Rainbow for Girls
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Traveler Guide to McAlester, OK
McAlester is in the Choctaw Country region of Oklahoma and home to the Oklahoma State Penitentiary.
Old Town Historic District - the historic area of McAlester that offers shopping, antiques, a few restaurants, and historic sites. Located on North Main Street.
Choctaw Casino McAlester, 1638 S George Nigh Expy, ☏ +1 918 423-8161. A local casino that is mostly slot machines with a few other games. Drinks and a restaurant are available.
Angel's Diner, 1402 S George Nigh Expy, ☏ +1 918 423-2633. A 50s diner. Taco Bob's Fiesta Grille, 307 Main St, ☏ +1 918 426-5990. Open since 1974, Taco Bob's is one of McAlester's best Mexican restaurants. (updated Jan 2017)
AmericInn by Wyndham, 609 S George Nigh Expy. Complimentary breakfast and indoor hot tub/pool. Tel: +1 918-426-1300. $64 (Dec 2021) 1 Quality Inn & Suites McAlester, 400 South George Nigh Expressway, 74501 (exit 90 on Highway 69), ☏ +1 918-426-8091, toll-free: +1 918-426-8091, [email protected]. Check-in: 03:00 PM, check-out: 11:00 AM. Pet-friendly and smoke-free hotel, with hot breakfast, free WiFi, rooms and suites featuring refrigerators, microwaves and flat-screen TVs. (updated May 2025)
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