Bentley, Oklahoma facts for kids

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Unincorporated community and Census designated place
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Country	United States
State	Oklahoma
County	Atoka
Area
• Total	0.34 sq mi (0.88 km2)
• Land	0.34 sq mi (0.88 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	581 ft (177 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	42
• Density	124.26/sq mi (47.91/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code	40-05450
GNIS feature ID	2805306

Bentley is a small community in Atoka County, Oklahoma, United States. It is an "unincorporated community." This means it does not have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it is part of the larger county.

Bentley is located east of Atoka. Atoka is the main town, also called the "county seat," in Atoka County. You can find Bentley just off Highway 3.

History of Bentley

Early Days

A post office was opened in Bentley on June 1, 1903. At that time, the area was known as Indian Territory. The community was named after Alva Bentley. He was an important educator in the territory during that period. When it was founded, Bentley was part of the Choctaw Nation.

Changes Over Time

Bentley once had its own school for local children. However, that school has since closed down. The post office in Bentley also closed its doors. It stopped operating on August 30, 1963.

Community Life

Today, Bentley has a few important places for its residents. On the main street, you can find the local fire department. There is also a community center. This center is a place where people can gather. A Southern Baptist Church is also located in Bentley.

Population Information

How Many People Live Here?

According to the 2020 United States Census, 42 people live in Bentley. This information helps us understand the size of the community.