Take a Tour of Henryetta
The TravelOK Henryetta page is frequently updated by the Henryetta Chamber Tourism Chair to ensure visitors always have the most accurate and up‑to‑date information about our attractions, events, and community highlights.
Henryetta’s vibrant Main Street remains the heart of the community, with nine blocks of original 1904 storefronts still in use today. Visitors can explore a variety of family‑owned shops, boutiques, and professional services that have served the community for generations.
The Henryetta Public Library, located at Sixth & Main in the historic 1935 Post Office building, continues to serve as an intellectual hub for the community. The library offers public computers, a large collection of books and periodicals, and an obituary index dating back to 1903.
Just outside the library stands the historic “Spirit of the American Doughboy” statue, dedicated in 1925 as a memorial to local soldiers who lost their lives in World War I. It remains one of Henryetta’s most cherished landmarks.
Overlooking the valley is the two‑story home of town founder Hugh Henry. While not open to the public, it remains a meaningful reminder of Henryetta’s earliest ranching days.
The Henryetta Territorial Museum, located in a 1905 one‑room schoolhouse, is one of the city’s top attractions. The museum houses the Joseph W. Hardin photography collection and exhibits honoring 16‑time World Champion Cowboy Jim Shoulders, as well as other local historical artifacts. It is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with tours available by appointment.
Henryetta’s railroad heritage is honored with a restored caboose displayed near the former KATY depot site downtown.
During the warmer months, the Henryetta Farmers Market offers fresh produce and homemade goods, continuing a long tradition of local agriculture.
Golfers can enjoy the Henryetta Golf & Country Club, a scenic 9‑hole course offering over 6,000 yards of play. Non‑members are welcome, and no tee‑time reservations are required.
Henryetta’s parks offer abundant recreation, but the crown jewel is Nichols Park — a 300‑acre destination featuring Jim Hall Lake, playgrounds, picnic areas, a sandy swimming beach, fishing docks, disc golf, volleyball courts, and wooded hiking trails.
Nichols Park is also home to the annual PRCA‑sanctioned Living Legends Rodeo, held at the Jim Shoulders Living Legends Arena — a signature Henryetta tradition that draws visitors from across the region.
Families also enjoy the Henryetta Little League Complex, which hosts tournaments and events throughout the year, bringing thousands of visitors to the community.
Accommodations
Henryetta has 10 motels with 334 rooms available. The City of Henryetta Community Room in the Civic Center can accommodate 500 people.
Several churches in the Henryetta area house large rooms and meeting areas, but those are not generally available to the public.
Sales Taxes
The total sales tax is Henryetta is currently 9.0%. The state levies a 4.5% tax rate, Okmulgee County levies a 0.5% tax rate, and the city levies a 4.0% tax rate on sales.
Public Safety
The City of Henryetta has 13 firefighters, 12 full-time police officers, and 4 reserve police officers.
Utility Providers
Utility services are primarily provided by the following carriers:
Electric –
AEP-PSO, 1-800-776-7001
East Central Oklahoma Electric Co-op., (918) 756-0833
Gas -
Natural Gas – Oklahoma Natural Gas Company, 1-800-664-5463
Propane Gas – Wilemon Oil Company, (918) 652-9118
Telephone – Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, 1-800-464-7928
Water/Sewer – City of Henryetta, (918) 652-3348
Sanitation – City of Henryetta, (918) 652-3348
Cable Television - Suddenlink Communications
Water System
Henryetta has a 660 Acre Lake with a 4 million GPD capacity. Consumption does not exceed 1.9 GPD.
Sanitation
The City of Henryetta provides garbage service within the city limits.
The City of Henryetta currently operates a SBR Wastewater Treatment Plant with a 2.18 million GPD capacity. Consumption does not exceed 600,000 GPD.
Media
Henryetta has one newspaper, the Henryetta Free-Lance, that publishes two times a week. There is also an online-only news source, Thehenryettan.com, that provides late-breaking news and photographic coverage. Henryetta also has satellite and cable television available through local carriers.
Telecommunications
Satellite cable television available through local carriers. Henryetta has one large central office with digital switching and fiber optics service is provided by Southwestern Bell telephone utilizing a Northern Telecom DSM 100 switch which provides state of the art services features high-speed DSL available located within the Tulsa calling area.
Suddenlink Communications (suddenlink.com) provides cable television service to Henryetta and the area. It is the seventh largest cable operator in the United States.
Medical Facilities
The Henryetta Medical Center staff includes nine active physicians living practicing full-time in 48 specialty visiting regularly nursing specially trained to assist elderly center meets wide variety health needs from family care orthopedics cardiology ophthalmology there are two chiropractors three dentists community as well strong facilities practitioners five clinics homes 52-licensed bed general acute IT JCAHO-accredited emergency room staffed with a physician 24 hours a day.
Transportation
KI BOIS Area Transit System (KATS) is a rural public transportation system. Operating a fleet of over 200 buses and vans that transport people to Senior Citizens Centers, grocery store, doctor and work.
KATS is available to anyone. KATS is not fully funded and therefore has to charge for services but costs are kept at a minimum to make access to the system easier.
KATS meets the ADA requirements of public transit providers. KATS provides curb-to-curb or, based on special need, door-to-door, demand response transportation on specially equipped vehicles designed to accommodate persons with disabilities.