Nestled along the Kansas border in northeastern Oklahoma, Nowata County carries a Delaware Indian name meaning welcome and was once home to the worlds largest shallow oil field. Today the countys economy blends agriculture, manufacturing, and Cherokee Nation enterprises across its six small towns. For reliable process serving throughout Nowata County, call Just Legal Solutions at (539) 367-6832 or visit our /contact page.
Judicial District 11, Nowata County
Nowata County Courthouse
Courthouse, Nowata, OK 74048
🕐 Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Serves: Nowata, Delaware, South Coffeyville
Serving businesses and employees in Nowata County
| Employer | Address | Industry | Service Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nowata County Government | 229 S Maple St, Nowata, OK 74048 | Government | Courthouse complex |
| Nowata Public Schools | 531 S Osage St, Nowata, OK 74048 | Education | 300+ employees |
| City of Nowata | 117 N Maple St, Nowata, OK 74048 | Government | Municipal court |
| Chevron Phillips Chemical | Various Nowata County locations | Petrochemicals | Multiple facilities |
| Davis-Green Paint and Body | Nowata, OK 74048 | Automotive | Local employer |
| Walmart Supercenter | 5701 SE Nowata Rd, Bartlesville, OK 74006 | Retail | Nearest location |
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The Nowata County Courthouse is located at 229 N. Maple St., Nowata, OK 74048. The Court Clerk office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and can be reached at (918) 273-0127.
Nowata County is part of the 11th Judicial District, which also includes Washington County and Bartlesville. The presiding District Judge is Linda Thomas, who hears cases in both counties. The Associate District Judge for Nowata County is Carl Gibson, who primarily presides over the daily 9:00 AM docket and remains in Nowata County.
Yes, Nowata County falls within the Cherokee Nation reservation boundaries. Cherokee Nation exercises tribal jurisdiction over the area, which may affect certain legal proceedings involving tribal members or matters under tribal law. Process servers should be aware that tribal courts operate separately from state district courts.
Major employers include Jonell Systems, a filtration equipment manufacturer with its capital headquarters in Nowata; Ascension St. John Nowata hospital on South Locust Street; Nowata Public Schools serving approximately 745 students; Disan Engineering Corporation, a woman-owned military electronics manufacturer; and Cherokee Casino South Coffeyville operated by Cherokee Nation Entertainment.
Nowata County has six incorporated municipalities: Nowata (the county seat), South Coffeyville, Delaware, Lenapah, Wann, and New Alluwe. Nowata is the largest community with approximately 3,500 residents. The county also contains unincorporated communities including Watova and Childers.
Nowata derives from the Delaware Indian word no-we-ata, meaning come here or welcome. The name was suggested by a Delaware woman to railroad surveyors in 1889, though officials in Washington misspelled it as Nowata on official documents. An alternative legend claims a traveler posted a No Water sign at dry springs.
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