Formerly known as Grand, the town of Arnett is the seat of Ellis County, Oklahoma. The town was established at the junction of local trading routes. Its post office opened in 1902, and said to have been named for A.S. Arnett, the Fayetteville, West Virginia minister of the town's first postmaster.
Recommended Resources
The architectural wiki is focused on buildings and other structures of historical or architectural significance in Arnett, Oklahoma.
http://www.archiplanet.org/wiki/Arnett,_Oklahoma
An overview of the organization and its membership is presented, along with a community calendar and a guide to area businesses, schools, churches, and other resources.
http://www.arnettchamber.com/
The Arnett School is a Pre-K-12th grade school in Arnett, Oklahoma. Its administrative offices, teachers and staff are introduced, and information about its academic and athletic programs is offered.
http://www.arnett.k12.ok.us/
Arnett, Ellis County, Oklahoma: My Hometown
This profile of the Town of Arnett and Ellis County is provided by L. David Roper, and includes statistical data, maps, photographs and information about local churches, its school, and other buildings.
http://www.roperld.com/arnettok/
