The McIntosh County sports rivalry probably had its beginning at statehood, when Checotah and Eufaula competed for county seat. At this time the courthouse was located in two buildings, on the corner of 1st and Foley Avenues in Eufaula. One of the Southeast corners was used for offices; the other building on the Northeast corner was used for holding court. After statehood, a two-story building on the Northeast corner of Main Street and Riley Avenue was rented and the courthouse was moved there. In July 1925, the building burnt and many county records were lost. After the fire, spaces in buildings all over town were rented for offices and courtroom.