Big Cabin, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Big Cabin, Oklahoma
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Location of Big Cabin, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Craig |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.34 sq mi (6.05 km2) |
| • Land | 2.34 sq mi (6.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 715 ft (218 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 174 |
| • Density | 74.45/sq mi (28.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
74332
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| Area codes | 539/918 |
| FIPS code | 40-05900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411686 |
Big Cabin is a small town located in Craig County, Oklahoma, United States. In 2020, about 174 people lived there. This was a decrease from 265 people in 2010.
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History of Big Cabin
The town of Big Cabin got its name from a very large wooden cabin. This cabin was a famous landmark near where the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway built a switch in 1871 or 1872.
The first post office in this area, which was then called Indian Territory, opened in 1872. However, it wasn't officially named Big Cabin until 1892. In 1888, some business people built a stockyard in the town. A two-story building, made of wood, was built in 1892.
A school for children who were not Native American started in 1895. The railroad built a depot, which is like a train station, in 1903.
Big Cabin was officially planned as a town in 1904. It started the process to become an official town in 1926, but it didn't finish until 1958.
The area around Big Cabin became well-known for growing hay. One person who lived there claimed that between 1893 and 1910, Big Cabin shipped out more hay than any other town in the United States. Because of this, he called Big Cabin "the Hay Capital of the World."
Where is Big Cabin?
Big Cabin is located near the southern edge of Craig County in Oklahoma.
Two important roads pass through or near the town:
- U.S. Route 69 goes right through Big Cabin. If you go north on this road for about 10 miles (16 km), you'll reach Vinita, which is the main town of Craig County. If you go south for about 8 miles (13 km), you'll get to Adair.
- Interstate 44, also known as the Will Rogers Turnpike, passes just north of Big Cabin. You can get onto this highway from Exit 283. From I-44, it's about 56 miles (90 km) southwest to Tulsa and 32 miles (51 km) northeast to Miami.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Big Cabin covers a total area of about 2.34 square miles (6.05 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 271 | — | |
| 1940 | 270 | −0.4% | |
| 1950 | 210 | −22.2% | |
| 1960 | 228 | 8.6% | |
| 1970 | 198 | −13.2% | |
| 1980 | 252 | 27.3% | |
| 1990 | 271 | 7.5% | |
| 2000 | 293 | 8.1% | |
| 2010 | 265 | −9.6% | |
| 2020 | 174 | −34.3% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 293 people living in Big Cabin. These people lived in 120 households, and 89 of those were families. The town had about 140 people per square mile (54 people per square kilometer).
The average household in Big Cabin had about 2.44 people. The average family had about 2.84 people.
The population was spread out by age:
- About 25.9% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 9.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 27.6% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 24.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 13.0% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Big Cabin was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were about 98 males.
Famous People from Big Cabin
- Grady Louis McMurtry (1918–1985): An occultist who was a leader of a group called Ordo Templi Orientis.
- Ralph Terry (1926–2022): An American professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball.
See also
In Spanish: Big Cabin (Oklahoma) para niños
