Creek County, county in Oklahoma, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 71,485 inhabitants. The county was created 117 years ago in 1907. Its county seat is Sapulpa.
There are 11 city/town in Creek County, OK. The largest city of Creek County is Sapulpa with a population of 21,414. Other cities include, Bristow population 4,179, Mannford population 3,180, Drumright population 2,814, Kiefer population 2,042
Creek County lies in east central Oklahoma, along the west bank of the Arkansas River. Here are some of the notable cities and towns that call Creek County home:
Sapulpa is the largest city and county seat of Creek County, with a population around 20,000 residents. It was founded in the 1890s during the oil boom and developed into an industrial hub, home to steel mills and manufacturing. Sapulpa has many historic downtown buildings and hosts an annual Route 66 festival.
Bristow is a small city of around 4,000 people. It was originally a settler community along the railroad in the late 1800s before becoming an oil boom town. Bristow hosts the International Plowing Match each year at the local 10,000 acre ranch.
Drumright is a town of around 3,000 residents established during an oil boom in the early 1900s. The town name refers to the desire to drill for oil quickly or "drum right." Drumright's economy still depends on oil and gas production.
Mannford is a quiet riverside town with around 3,500 residents. It sits along the Keystone Lake reservoir and offers water recreation and fishing opportunities. Mannford has shops, restaurants, and antique stores downtown.
Oilton is a small community of 1,200 residents founded in the early 20th century oil boom. It sits near the confluence of several creeks. The economy focuses on oil and gas production.
Creek County has maintained its wild west roots with historic oil boom towns. From the mega-producer Sapulpa to quaint Mannford on the shores of Keystone Lake, the county offers scenic small towns rich in history and culture.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Creek County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Bristow | City in Creek County, Oklahoma, United States of America | 4,179 |
Depew | Human settlement in Creek County, Oklahoma, United States of America | 476 |
Drumright | City in Creek County, Oklahoma, United States | 2,814 |
Kellyville | Human settlement in Creek County, Oklahoma, United States of America | 1,127 |
Kiefer | City in Creek County, Oklahoma, United States of America | 2,042 |
Lawrence Creek | Human settlement in Oklahoma, United States of America | 144 |
Mannford | City in Creek County, Oklahoma, United States of America | 3,180 |
Mounds | City in Pulaski County, Illinois, United States | 1,244 |
Oilton | City in Creek County, Oklahoma, United States of America | 1,011 |
Sapulpa | City in Oklahoma | 21,414 |
Slick | Town in Oklahoma, USA | 181 |