Washita County: Route 66 and Cordell

Washita County in Oklahoma spreads its historic attractions across several towns. The Canute Service Station recalls Route 66, while Cordell brings together the courthouse, historic downtown, and museum. Choose a vacation rental that suits the area you plan to visit.

Canute and Route 66

• The Canute Service Station is a single-story, rectangular, stuccoed building and an outstanding example of the southwestern expression of the Art Deco style known as Pueblo Deco.
• The Canute Service Station played an important role in commerce along historic Route 66.
• The Canute Service Station has been listed on the National Register since February 9, 1995.

Cordell and history

• The Washita County Courthouse is a historic, three-story brick building in the Neoclassical style.
• The Washita County Courthouse defines Cordell’s town square and has served as the center of county government there since before statehood.
• The New Cordell Courthouse Square Historic District includes the original business district of the settlement of New Cordell, founded in 1897.
• The Washita County Museum is housed in the old Carnegie Library, built in 1911.
• A chuck wagon dating from 1890 is on display at the Washita County Museum.

Lakes in the county

• Rocky (Hobart) Lake is in Washita County, 5 miles northwest of Rocky.
• Clinton Lake is in Washita County, 5 miles east of Canute.

Choose accommodations to suit your plans

The service station is a historic building, not a documented active gas station. The lakes are in different parts of the county; staying near Canute does not automatically put you near Cordell or Rocky. Check your destination, route, and the specific vacation home or rental address.

For regional context: Oklahoma.

More places in the area

• Canute