Arapaho is the seat of Custer County, Oklahoma. Named for the Arapaho tribe, the town was established in 1892, when the Cheyenne and Arapaho lands were opened for settlement. A post office was established that same year, and the town was named the county seat of G County, which became Custer County in 1896.
Recommended Resources
Arapaho United Methodist Church
The location, service times, and program schedules of the UMC church in Arapaho, Oklahoma are posted, including a map showing its location.
http://www.okumc.org/churches/detail/2272/
Arapaho-Butler Public School District
The public school administrative district operates an elementary school and a combined junior/senior high school in Arapaho, Oklahoma. Its school campuses are profiled, along with information about its administrative offices, schedules, and contacts.
http://www.arapaho.k12.ok.us/
Created in 1867, the county was named for General George A. Custer, and was part of 3.5 million acres opened for settlement by the Land Run of 1892. General and visitor information is offered on the county's official web site, along with tax data and contacts.
http://www.custercountyok.org/
