Blocker, Oklahoma facts for kids

Blocker is a small, unincorporated community located in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, in the United States. An unincorporated community means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.

Blocker is situated right on State Highway 31, which is a main road in the area. It has its own post office, which first opened its doors on April 26, 1905. The community's ZIP code is 74529.

What's in a Name?

How Blocker Got Its Name

The community of Blocker is believed to have been named after a person named Eads Blocker. He was a local coal dealer, meaning he sold coal, which was an important fuel source a long time ago. It's common for places to be named after important people or businesses from their early history.

Blocker's Early History

Blocker in the Indian Territory

When Blocker was first established, it was part of a special historical area called the Indian Territory. This territory was land set aside by the United States government for various Native American tribes. It was a very different place before Oklahoma became a state.

Part of the Choctaw Nation

Specifically, Blocker was located in Gaines County within the Choctaw Nation. The Choctaw Nation is one of the largest and most well-known Native American tribes. They had their own government and managed their lands in the Indian Territory before Oklahoma became a state in 1907. This means Blocker has a rich history connected to the Choctaw people and the early days of the territory.