Durant is the seat of Bryan County, Oklahoma. The first structure that began the town was a boxcar that was placed, without wheels, on the east side of the tracks. In 1873, Dixon Durant built the town's first building on the east side of the boxcar. His wooden store was known as Durant Station, which was shortened to Durant in 1882.
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The Choctaw Nation's administrative offices are located on North 16th Street in Durant, Oklahoma. Its site features a history of the nation, its culture and heritage, as well as the tribal economy, services, and government.
http://www.choctawnation.com/
City guide and information resource for Durant residents, visitors and businesses. Provides access to city government data, public documents/forms, and department services.
http://www.durant.org/
Located in Durant, the Comfort Inn & Suites offers luxury rooms and suites. Close to popular tourist attractions such as Three Valley Museum, Durant County Club and the Silverado Golf Course.
http://www.comfortinn.com/hotel-durant-oklahoma-OK419
Durant Area Chamber of Commerce
Offers commercial and tourism information for Durant residents, visitors and business owners. Includes chamber information, membership details, chamber events, business directory, and community profile.
http://www.durantchamber.org/
The print newspaper is published in Durant, Oklahoma. The Internet edition features news, sports, opinion columns, and announcements, including stories that are posted online only, as well as subscription forms and archives.
http://www.durantdemocrat.com/
Durant Independent School District
Independent school district serving the Durant area. Students, parents, district employees and the community can access information and resources from this site.
http://www.durantisd.org/
The non-profit organization was organized to promote the economic growth of Durant, Oklahoma, and to preserve and improve the historic value of its downtown district. Its board of directors and staff are posted, along with weekly updates, calendars, and downtown businesses.
http://www.durantmainstreet.org/
Fort Washita is a Civil War historical site located in Durant, Oklahoma. Online resources include maps, photographs, panoramas, records and reports, and historical information about historical people and events associated with the fort.
http://www.civilwaralbum.com/washita/
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
SOSU is a public university in Durant, Oklahoma. Its admissions and scholarship programs and policies are presented, and details are offered on its academic and distance education programs, faculty, staff, and alumni.
http://www.se.edu/
