It was created at statehood from portions of Comanche Co., Oklahoma Territory and the Chickasaw Nation. Named for Mr. John H. Stephens, member of Congress from Texas. ----- Original Message ----- From: MyKat <MyKat@deseretonline.com> To: <OKSTEPHE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2000 6:22 PM Subject: [OKSTEPHE ] County name ??? > Hello, > How did Stephens County get it's name, please ? > MyKat > > >