Seminole experienced a large population growth in the 1920s due to an oil boom.

[5] The city was platted in 1906 as a relocation setting for the residents of Tidmore, when the railroad line was placed north of the town.

During its heyday an estimated twenty-five thousand people attended the annual event.

[6] There are multiple structures in the Seminole area listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

They include the Home Stake Oil and Gas Company Building, Mekasukey Academy, the Seminole Municipal Building, the Sinclair Loading Rack, Strother Memorial Chapel, and the W.E.

29.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

[14] Seminole Municipal Airport (KSRE, or FAA ID: SRE), owned by the city and located about 3 miles to the north, features two runways, the longer of which is paved and 5004’ by 75’.

[15] Commercial air transportation is available out of Will Rogers World Airport, about 63 miles west-northwest.

[14] Along with the associated 1400-acre wildlife refuge which surrounds it,[17] the lake offers boat docks and ramps; primitive campsites as well as RV sites; equestrian trails and facilities; and, other amenities.