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Welcome to Harmon County OKGenWeb Project
Harmon County, part of the original disputed Greer County claimed by both
Texas and the United States, was created by special election in 1909, and
named for
Judson C. Harmon, a governor of Ohio and later U S Attorney
General.
Hollis is the county seat.
Located in extreme
southwestern Oklahoma, the county is known today as the "Irrigation
Center of the Southwest." The economy of the county is based largely on
farming and ranching, principal crops are wheat, cotton and sorghum.
Recently contributing industries Harmon County Dairy (closed July 2009),
Western Fibers Insulation Plant, manufacturing insulation from recycled
paper, Buck Creek "Honey" Mesquite Company Inc., processing mesquite for
use as a flavor enhancement for barbecued meats.
Lake Hall
provides fishing and recreational opportunities for the area.
TXGenWeb and OKGenWeb Neighboring Counties:
Welcome to the Harmon County, OKGenWeb! This site is a proud member of OKGenWeb and The USGenWeb® Project, dedicated to providing free genealogical resources. We hope you will find information in this site that will help you learn more about your Harmon County family history.
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If you live in Harmon County, or have family history in Harmon County, please consider
adopting this site, or contributing your family history to help make this a valuable resource for future family researchers. Contact the State Coordinator today to find out how you can help!
Contact Us
State Coordinator: Linda K. Lewis
Asst State Coordinator: Rebecca Maloney
