Hulbert is a small town in Cherokee County, Oklahoma, in the eastern part of the state near the foothills of the Ozarks. The town is named for Ben H. Hulbert, a prominent Cherokee man, reflecting the deep Cherokee heritage of this part of Oklahoma, which lies within the boundaries of the Cherokee Nation. Hulbert's population was recorded at 483 in the 2020 census, following counts of 590 in 2010 and 543 in 2000, indicating a small and stable residential community. The town sits along State Highway 51, which connects it to the county seat of Tahlequah to the east and the Fort Gibson Lake region to the west. Its most notable local institution is the Clear Creek Monastery, formally Our Lady of the Annunciation of Clear Creek, a Benedictine monastery that has become a distinctive landmark in the rural Oklahoma landscape. The monastery draws visitors and religious pilgrims, adding an unusual and contemplative dimension to the community's identity. Recreationally, Hulbert benefits from its proximity to Sequoyah State Park, a 2,200-acre park on the shores of Fort Gibson Lake located about eight miles west on Highway 51. The park offers camping, cabins, boating, fishing, golf, and hiking, making it a significant regional draw. Hulbert itself observes local traditions including an annual Hulbert Days celebration and a December Festival of Trees, gatherings that reinforce the close-knit, family-oriented character of life here. For residents, Hulbert offers quiet rural living with easy access to both the outdoor recreation of Fort Gibson Lake and the cultural heart of the Cherokee Nation in nearby Tahlequah.