Hugo, OK, USA

Hugo is a city in Oklahoma, United States, located in the southern part of the state near the Texas border. Founded in the early 20th century, it was named after the famous French writer Victor Hugo. The city lies about 136 miles northeast of Dallas, Texas, and 198 miles southeast of Oklahoma City, and it serves as the seat of Choctaw County.

Although it is a small city, Hugo is connected by U.S. Route 70 and U.S. Route 271 and is also served by Stan Stamper Municipal Airport. The city is home to the Frisco Depot Museum, located at 307 N B Street.

Thanks to its location near Hugo Lake, the area offers several recreational opportunities, including Overlook Recreation Area at Hugo Lake and the Hugo Lake Swimming Area, as well as accommodation options such as Hugo Lake Cabins & Marina. The local economy mainly relies on agriculture.

Hugo also has several historic buildings and sites. The Hugo Historic District covers about 20 acres and features buildings dating back to the early 1900s. The district has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1980. Another notable historic structure is the Hugo Public Library on East Jefferson Street, built in the 1930s and added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 8, 1988.