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One of the state's oldest communities, McAlester grew around a trading post established in 1870 in the old Choctaw Nation of Indian Territory. Abundant coal deposits discovered about this same time brought an influx of immigrants to work the mines. After the discovery of coal and the construction of a north-south railroad, McAlester, named after J.J. McAlester, was well on its way.

Oklahoma's Little Italy, Krebs, is located just southeast of McAlester and is famous for its Italian cuisine. Krebs is also proud of its new Krebs Heritage Museum. The McAlester Independent School System is recognized throughout the state as a leader in education. There are also several parochial and private schools, which provide pre-kindergarten through college preparatory classes. Eastern Oklahoma State College offers branch campuses in Idabel and McAlester. McAlester Regional Health Center is an outstanding 200-bed health care facility. MRHC's RehabCare Unit provides physical rehabilitative services while the MRHC Rural Health Clinic provides medical services to the rural community. Eight major reservoirs provide abundant fishing and camping within 1.5 hours. Lake Eufaula, "the gentle giant" has 102,000 acres of water, 600+ miles of shoreline, thousands of acres of public hunting, hiking, fishing, canoeing, water sports, horseback riding and more. The J.I. Stipe Recreation Center features racquetball and basketball courts and a swimming pool. 8-acre Rotary Park is a favorite with its mile-long walking and jogging trail, Debra Saunier Pond and 400-seat Elmer Hale Amphitheater. The Southeast Exposition Center, on the Pittsburg County fairgrounds, is a 100,000 sq ft all purpose building. Chadick Park features lighted tennis courts, a supervised wading pool, the Pioneer Coal Miner's Memorial, Wall of Memories, War Memorial, Carl Albert Statue and God's Little Angels Memorial. The McAlester area is truly one of the greatest places to live and work in the world today. We are working to ensure that it remains that way for our children and those who follow. Our history is rich and so is our future. Let United Country make you a part of this outstanding community.

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