Cromwell, Oklahoma

Cromwell is a town in Seminole County, Oklahoma, United States. It is within the jurisdiction of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. The population was 238 at the time of the 2020 census. It was named for oilman Joe I. Cromwell, who platted the original town in 1923. The population soared to several thousand people in a few weeks, and lawlessness was rampant in the community. Retired legendary Old West lawman Bill Tilghman was hired as Town Marshal to restore order. Tilghman was shot to death the following year, the most notable event in Cromwell's history.

Cromwell, Oklahoma
Town
Location of Cromwell, Oklahoma
Coordinates: 35°21′1″N 96°27′32″W
CountryUnited States
StateOklahoma
CountySeminole
Area
  Total0.59 sq mi (1.53 km2)
  Land0.59 sq mi (1.53 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
961 ft (293 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total238
  Density401.35/sq mi (155.08/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
74837
Area code405
FIPS code40-18450
GNIS feature ID2412388
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