In the early days, seven counties were outlined and were designated as the First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh Counties.
The first seven counties were Logan , Cleveland, Oklahoma, Canadian, Kingfisher, Payne, and Beaver.
As other counties were added, they were designated by letters of the alphabet. Finally, all counties were given names

"K" Kay County "L" Grant County "M" Woods County "N" Woodward County
 "O" Garfield County "P" Noble County, and "Q" Pawnee County.

 

Historical Certificates Offered

The Ellis County Historical Society is announcing they will be offering two separate Historical Certificates to the families of Ellis County, Oklahoma.
A Pioneer Certificate will honor the direct descendants of Pioneers in the territory that became Ellis County ---dates before statehood 1907.
The Early Settler Certificate will honor the direct descendants of Settlers in Ellis County before the 1920 census.

 

Memorial - Attack on America
September 11, 2001
 Our Troops

"Sure I wave the American Flag. Do you know a better flag to wave?
Sure I love my country with all her faults.
I'm not ashamed of that, never have been and never will be."
                     —John Wayne