Braggs, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Braggs, Oklahoma
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Location of Braggs, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Muskogee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.31 sq mi (0.81 km2) |
| • Land | 0.31 sq mi (0.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 558 ft (170 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 270 |
| • Density | 859.87/sq mi (332.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
74423
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| Area code(s) | 539/918 |
| FIPS code | 40-08400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411718 |
Braggs is a small town located in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States. According to the 2020 census, about 270 people live there. Braggs is well-known because it is near Camp Gruber. This camp was a very important military training base during World War II.
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Discovering Braggs: A Town's Past
The town of Braggs was first named Patrick on May 2, 1886. It was named after John J. Patrick, who was the first postmaster. On September 10, 1888, the town's name changed to Braggs. This new name honored Solomon Bragg, a well-known landowner in the area. For many years, Braggs was a quiet farming town. In its early days, some famous outlaws visited the community.
Camp Gruber's Role in World War II
A big change came to Braggs in 1942. The U.S. Army built a large military base called Camp Gruber just outside the town. Building the camp cost about $30 million. This brought a lot of new jobs and money to Braggs.
Camp Gruber was huge, covering about 60,000 acres (243 square kilometers). Thousands of new soldiers trained there during World War II. Part of the camp was also used to hold German soldiers who had been captured. After the war ended, these soldiers were sent back home. Camp Gruber closed down in 1947. This meant the good times for Braggs slowed down.
Camp Gruber Today: A Training Facility
However, Camp Gruber reopened in 1977. It became a training place for both reserve and active-duty military units. In 1987, it also became the home for the National Guard Air Assault School. This school teaches soldiers special skills for helicopter operations.
Where is Braggs? Location and Surroundings
Braggs is a small town with a total area of about 0.3 square miles (0.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There is no water within the town limits.
The town is mostly surrounded by Camp Gruber. This is a large training facility for the Oklahoma Army National Guard (OKARNG). Braggs is located about 10 miles (16 kilometers) south of another town called Fort Gibson.
Who Lives in Braggs? Population Facts
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 259 | — | |
| 1920 | 430 | 66.0% | |
| 1930 | 400 | −7.0% | |
| 1940 | 392 | −2.0% | |
| 1950 | 374 | −4.6% | |
| 1960 | 279 | −25.4% | |
| 1970 | 325 | 16.5% | |
| 1980 | 351 | 8.0% | |
| 1990 | 308 | −12.3% | |
| 2000 | 301 | −2.3% | |
| 2010 | 259 | −14.0% | |
| 2020 | 270 | 4.2% | |
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In 2000, there were 301 people living in Braggs. These people lived in 123 households. About 86 of these households were families. The town had about 924 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Braggs were White (about 75%). About 15% were Native American. A small number of people were African American or from other backgrounds.
About 32.5% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households were married couples. Some households had a female head with no husband present. The average household had about 2.45 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 27.6% of residents were under 18 years old. The median age in the town was 37 years. This means half the people were younger than 37, and half were older.
Famous People from Braggs
- Kevin King - He used to be a baseball pitcher for the Seattle Mariners.
- Archie Sam - A scholar and a leader (Sun Chief) of the Natchez people.
- Watt Sam and Nancy Raven - They were the last two people who spoke the Natchez language as their first language.
- Sarah Vowell - A well-known author.
See also
In Spanish: Braggs (Oklahoma) para niños
