Binger, Oklahoma facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Binger, Oklahoma
Town
Location of Binger, Oklahoma
Country	United States
State	Oklahoma
County	Caddo
Area
• Total	0.86 sq mi (2.23 km2)
• Land	0.86 sq mi (2.23 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	1,345 ft (410 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	438
• Density	507.53/sq mi (196.03/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	73009
Area code(s)	405
FIPS code	40-06200
GNIS feature ID	2411692

Binger is a small town located in Caddo County, Oklahoma, in the United States. In 2020, about 438 people lived there. Binger is special because it is the main office for the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma. The Caddo people have lived in this area since the 1870s.

Binger's Story

How Binger Began

Binger was founded in August 1901. This happened right after the Wichita-Caddo Reservation was opened up. A company called the Washita Valley Townsite Company helped set up the town. Binger got its name from Binger Hermann. He was in charge of the U.S. Land Office at that time. A post office opened in Binger in November 1901.

Early Life and Growth

When Binger first started, its economy was mostly about farming. Farmers in the area grew crops like peanuts and cotton. A railway line was built through Binger between 1901 and 1902. This railway helped transport goods and people. Later, a bigger railway company bought it, but it stopped running in 1939.

Binger also had its own weekly newspaper, the Binger Journal, which started in 1902. Some of the first businesses included a department store, a bank, a hotel, and a lumber company. When Oklahoma became a state in 1907, Binger had 257 people. By 1910, the population grew to 280. The town's population reached its highest point in 1930 with 849 people.

The Caddo Nation's Home

Today, Binger is home to the main offices of the Caddo Nation. This complex also includes the Caddo Nation Heritage Museum. The museum opened in 2001 and helps share the history and culture of the Caddo people.

Where is Binger?

Location and Roads

Binger is in the northeastern part of Caddo County. It sits in a valley near Sugar Creek. This creek flows into the Washita River, which is part of the larger Red River system.

You can reach Binger by driving on U.S. Route 281. This road goes north to Hinton and Interstate 40. It also goes east and then south to Anadarko. Another important road, Oklahoma State Highway 152, passes through Binger. It goes west to New Cordell and east to Oklahoma City.

The town of Binger covers a total area of about 2.26 square kilometers (0.86 square miles). All of this area is land.

People of Binger

How Many People Live Here?

The number of people living in Binger has changed over the years. Here's how the population has looked according to the U.S. Census:

Who Lives in Binger?

In 2000, there were 712 people living in Binger. The town had 281 households, with many families living together. About 33.5% of households had children under 18. The people in Binger come from different backgrounds, including White, African American, and Native American residents. About 7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino. The average age of people in Binger was 38 years old.

Famous Faces from Binger

Some well-known people have connections to Binger:

• Johnny Bench: He is a very famous baseball player. He was a catcher for the Cincinnati Reds and is in the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame. He spent a lot of his childhood in Binger.
• Verlon Thompson: He is an award-winning singer and songwriter. He has performed with many other musicians.

See also

In Spanish: Binger (Oklahoma) para niños