Baum, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Baum
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 Baum
Location in Oklahoma
Baum
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Carter |
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1089889 |
Baum is a small place in Carter County, Oklahoma, in the United States. It is an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes or buildings that doesn't have its own local government. It's part of the larger county.
History of Baum
Baum has an interesting past. It was once known by a different name.
From Boland to Baum
Originally, this community was called Boland. Later, its name was changed to Baum. This happened on September 18, 1894.
The Post Office
A post office is a place where people send and receive mail. Baum had its own post office for many years. However, this post office eventually closed. It stopped operating on March 15, 1918.
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