Boswell, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Boswell, Oklahoma
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Grand entry at the 2018 Boswell FFA Rodeo
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Location of Boswell, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Choctaw |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.77 sq mi (1.99 km2) |
| • Land | 0.76 sq mi (1.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 607 ft (185 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 579 |
| • Density | 764.86/sq mi (295.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
74727
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| Area code(s) | 580 |
| FIPS code | 40-07750 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411710 |
Boswell is a small town located in Choctaw County, Oklahoma, in the United States. In 2020, about 579 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history tied to the Choctaw Nation.
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History of Boswell
The area around Boswell was once a very important settlement for the Choctaw Nation. In the 1840s, a Presbyterian missionary station was set up at a place called Mayhew. This was about three miles north of where Boswell is today.
Mayhew quickly became a center for government and community life. It was the main place for administration and laws in the Pushmataha District. This district was one of three big areas that made up the Choctaw Nation.
Mayhew was part of Blue County, which was one of the counties in the Pushmataha District. Later, in 1886, parts of Blue County and other nearby areas were combined to create Jackson County. The government center for this new county was at Pigeon Roost, south of Boswell.
A United States Post Office was opened in Mayhew in 1845. It stayed there until 1902. Then, it moved about two miles south to a new town that was growing up along a new railroad line. This new town was named Boswell.
Boswell was named after S.C. Boswell, who was a local merchant, or someone who owned a store.
Geography and Climate
Boswell covers a total area of about 0.77 square miles (1.99 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small amount of water.
The town is home to Boswell State Park. This park has a lake that is a popular spot for fishing. The lake is stocked with channel catfish, which means fish are regularly added for people to catch.
Weather in Boswell
Boswell has a climate with warm summers and mild winters. Here's a quick look at the average temperatures and rainfall:
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 52.1 (11.2) |
57.0 (13.9) |
66.1 (18.9) |
74.0 (23.3) |
80.7 (27.1) |
88.2 (31.2) |
93.4 (34.1) |
93.5 (34.2) |
86.1 (30.1) |
76.4 (24.7) |
64.7 (18.2) |
55.2 (12.9) |
74.0 (23.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 28.7 (−1.8) |
33.4 (0.8) |
42.2 (5.7) |
51.5 (10.8) |
59.0 (15.0) |
66.6 (19.2) |
70.3 (21.3) |
69.1 (20.6) |
62.9 (17.2) |
51.2 (10.7) |
41.8 (5.4) |
32.4 (0.2) |
50.8 (10.4) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.0 (51) |
3.1 (79) |
3.8 (97) |
3.9 (99) |
5.7 (140) |
4.1 (100) |
2.5 (64) |
2.5 (64) |
4.5 (110) |
4.2 (110) |
3.7 (94) |
2.8 (71) |
42.7 (1,080) |
| Source: Weatherbase.com | |||||||||||||
Population Changes
The number of people living in Boswell has changed over the years. Here's how the population has looked during different census counts:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 828 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,212 | 46.4% | |
| 1930 | 934 | −22.9% | |
| 1940 | 962 | 3.0% | |
| 1950 | 875 | −9.0% | |
| 1960 | 753 | −13.9% | |
| 1970 | 755 | 0.3% | |
| 1980 | 702 | −7.0% | |
| 1990 | 643 | −8.4% | |
| 2000 | 703 | 9.3% | |
| 2010 | 709 | 0.9% | |
| 2020 | 579 | −18.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2010, there were 709 people living in Boswell. About 34.6% of the households had children under 18 living there. The town's population was made up of people of different backgrounds. The median age in Boswell was about 36.6 years old.
Famous People from Boswell
- Henry G. Bennett was a very important person from Boswell. He was the longest-serving president of Oklahoma State University.
See also
In Spanish: Boswell (Oklahoma) para niños
