Creek County Oklahoma – County Information

Present Creek County was established at statehood with a population of approximately 18,365. The town of Sapulpa was initially designated as the county seat. This decision was challenged by supporters of the town of Bristow. On August 18, 1908, an election was held to choose a permanent seat. Sapulpa prevailed, however, the dispute did not end there. After a series of court cases, the Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled in favor of Sapulpa on August 1, 1913. Oil was a major economic boost to early Creek County. The Cushing-Drumright oilfield opened in 1912, creating boom towns such as Drumright, Kiefer and Oilton.