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Alfalfa county, formed from part of old Woods county, is located in north central Oklahoma on the Kansas border and calls Cherokee its county seat. It was named after "Alfalfa" Bill Murray, who was the President of the Constitutional Convention during the statehood's formation and later became Governor of Oklahoma.

Nearby Great Salt Plains State Park, Great Salt Plains Lake, Great Salt Plains Nat'l Wildlife Refuge and the Arkansas River provide a multitude of recreational opportunities including boating, fishing, camping, swimming and hunting.

Higher education can be obtained at Northwestern Oklahoma State University just a few minutes west in Alva in Woods County.

Location: Cherokee Oklahoma

Other Oklahoma Counties nearby:
(Cherokee) Alfalfa County
(Enid) Garfield County
(Medford) Grant County
(Fairview) Major County
(Alva) Woods County

01/09 Coming to The Cherokee area
Dodge City Days Dodge City KS July26-August4 The 10-day celebration hosts more than 50 events including Q-97 FM DODGE CITY DAYS COUNTRY Concert, the top-rated Dodge City Days Rodeo, a 2-day Indoor Craft show with over 200 crafters from a 10-state area, KidFest, and Professional Barbecue Contest.
Kansas State Fair Hutchinson KS September6-15 Each year, over 400,000 visitors flock to the Kansas State Fair to visit a wide array of exhibits, partake in fabulous Fair food, and see the amazing butter sculpture.
Greater Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival West Newton PA August24-September29 Jousters will compete in the Jousting Arena, while the smallest of the kingdom can enjoy their time in the New Children's Realm. Also a Pirate’s Pub and a New upscale Crafts Marketplace. Weekends only.