Atoka was founded by the Choctaw Indians in the 1850s, and named for Captain Atoka, a leader of the Choctaw Nation and the signer of the Treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek, which began the process of re-locating the Choctaw people from Mississippi to Oklahoma in 1830. The name “Atoka” is derived from the Choctaw word hitoka (or hetoka), which means “ball ground” in English. Captain Atoka is believed to be buried near the town of Farris. Atoka is the site of the oldest Catholic parish in the Indian Territory, the oldest chapter of the Freemasons in Oklahoma, and the oldest chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star in Oklahoma.
Local Area Links
Atoka Chamber of Commerce
City of Atoka, Oklahoma
Atoka Public Schools
First Bank
Ameristate Bank
Ritters Pharmacy
Big Cats Gymnastics
Atoka Motorsports Park
Local Area Amenities
Best Western
Comfort Inn
HiWay Inn
Luigi’s Italian
El Adobe
Wal-Mart
Kobe Express
McDonalds
Subway/Mazzios/Taco Mayo
Visit Your Loved Ones
Visitors are encouraged to visit friends and family members at Atoka County Medical Center. Visiting hours are open, but we encourage you to check with admission or the main desk prior to visiting to make sure your visit occurs at the most appropriate time.
Contact Us With Your Questions
If you have questions concerning visiting hours or to find the best times to visit your friends and family members, feel free to contact us (580) 889-3333.
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