Box, Oklahoma facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Box, Oklahoma
Unincorporated community
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Country	United States
State	Oklahoma
County	Sequoyah
Area
• Total	3.30 sq mi (8.56 km2)
• Land	3.29 sq mi (8.52 km2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2)
Elevation	935 ft (285 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	153
• Density	46.50/sq mi (17.96/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)	918 & 539
GNIS feature ID	2584375

Box is a small place in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's also a census-designated place, which is an area the government defines for counting people.

In 2020, about 153 people lived in Box. A main road, Oklahoma State Highway 82, goes right through the community.

History of Box

How Box Got Its Name

Box wasn't always called Box! Before 1911, it was known as Roy. On July 7, 1911, the local post office changed its name to Box. This was done to honor a resident named Henry Box.

Post Office Operations

The post office in Box served the community for many years. However, it eventually closed down on February 29, 1928.

Geography of Box

Where is Box Located?

Box is located in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. It's a small area, covering about 3.3 square miles (about 8.5 square kilometers).

Land and Water Area

Most of Box is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.014 square miles (0.04 square kilometers), is water.

People in Box

Population Counts

The number of people living in Box has changed over time. In 2010, the population was 224 people. By 2020, the population had become 153 people. These numbers come from the official United States Census.

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