Allison, Oklahoma facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Allison
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 Allison
Location in Oklahoma
Allison
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Bryan |
| Named for | Mount Allison school |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 580 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1100169 |
Allison is a small, quiet community in Bryan County, Oklahoma, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own city government. Instead, the county government manages the area.
About Allison
Allison is located in the southern part of Oklahoma. It is about seven miles south of a larger city called Durant. This community is a part of the wider Bryan County area.
Post Office History
Allison once had its very own post office. This post office opened its doors on March 6, 1901. Having a local post office was very important for people living there. It made sending and receiving mail much easier. However, the post office eventually closed on December 15, 1921.
How Allison Got Its Name
The community of Allison was named after a local school. This school was called Mount Allison. It was common for small communities to be named after important local landmarks, like schools or churches.
