Wagoner is a city in northeastern Oklahoma and the county seat of Wagoner County, set in the region known as Green Country. The 2020 census counted roughly 7,600 residents. The city sits on the shores of Fort Gibson Lake, a reservoir on the Grand River system that defines much of the area's recreation and identity. Wagoner's rise as a county seat came at statehood in 1907, when the existing courthouse gave the community the edge it needed over rival towns. During World War II, the city lay between two major federal projects: Camp Gruber to the south and the Oklahoma Ordnance Works to the north, a position that helped revive its fortunes. After the war, small manufacturing industries took root, and the completion of nearby Fort Gibson Lake in 1950 further stimulated the local economy and lifestyle. Today Fort Gibson Lake anchors recreation, with black bass, white bass, crappie, catfish, and panfish drawing anglers, and the lake's shoreline supporting boating, swimming, hiking, and camping. Wagoner functions as a gateway to that lake country, and the city's own amenities include the Wagoner Water Park and a downtown of antique shops and locally owned businesses. Community life carries a distinct Green Country flavor. Downtown hosts live bluegrass music, car and tractor shows, and events built around the area's agricultural and musical traditions. Public education is provided by Wagoner Public Schools, and the city serves as the civic center for the surrounding county. Wagoner suits residents seeking lake access, a small-town pace, and affordability in northeastern Oklahoma.