Woodward, OK is the county seat of Woodward County, established in 1893 after the Land Run of 1893. The city was named after Samuel Newitt Wood, a soldier and legislator in Kansas and Indian Territory. Woodward is known for its significant role in the early 20th century oil boom, with the discovery of the nearby Panhandle Field in 1921. A notable attraction is the Woodward Elks Lodge, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which was built in 1917 and is a fine example of early 20th-century commercial architecture.
Dollar General takes the top spot among Dollar Stores and Deep Discount Stores in Woodward, Oklahoma with 2 locations as of April 12, 2024. Dollar Tree is in second place with 2 locations.