Purcell is a town in Oklahoma.
Purcell was founded in 1894, as a town in the Chickasaw Nation of the Indian Territory, becoming the seat McClain County in 1907 when Oklahoma became a state.
Purcell is known as the "Quarterhorse Capital of the World."
Most travelers on I-35 see Purcell as a stop for refreshment but those who venture into the old downtown can experience a quaint downtown with brick streets, antique stores and good quality mom & pop cafes.
Purcell is a stop on the Amtrak Heartland Flyer which travels between Oklahoma City and Fort Worth on a daily round-trip schedule.
The town is a short drive south from the OKC metro area via I-35.
There are lots of fast food chain restaurants in town.
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