Banty, Oklahoma facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Banty
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 Banty
Location in Oklahoma
Banty
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Bryan |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1100191 |
Banty is a small, quiet place in Bryan County, Oklahoma, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes or buildings that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
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A Look Back at Banty
Banty is located about five miles north of a town called Bennington. Even though it's not a big city, Banty has its own interesting history.
Banty's Post Office
For many years, Banty had its very own post office. It opened on July 31, 1901. This was a really important place for people living in the area. It helped them send and receive letters and packages. The post office served the community for almost 50 years before it closed on July 5, 1949.
The General Store
Imagine a time when there weren't big supermarkets everywhere. In Banty, there was a general store. This store was a central spot where people could buy almost anything they needed. It was like a one-stop shop for groceries, tools, and other daily essentials. The general store was a big part of Banty's community life until the mid-1970s.
Remembering Banty
Even though Banty is a small community today, its history is remembered. You can find a special granite marker about 0.2 miles east of where Banty Road meets Armstrong Academy Road. This marker helps people remember the community and its past.
Banty's Early Days
When Banty was first established, it was part of a larger area known as Blue County. This county was part of the Choctaw Nation, which is a Native American tribal government. This shows how Banty's history is connected to the rich heritage of the Choctaw people in Oklahoma.
