Bromide Junction, Oklahoma facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bromide Junction
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 Bromide Junction
Location in Oklahoma
Bromide Junction
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Johnston |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1100236 |
Bromide Junction is a small place in Johnston County, Oklahoma, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and buildings that isn't officially a town or city. It doesn't have its own local government like a mayor or city council.
A Stop on the Railway
Bromide Junction was once an important stop for trains. It was located on the Kansas, Oklahoma and Gulf Railway line. This railway connected Joplin, Missouri, all the way down to Denison, Texas.
What is a Railway Junction?
A railway junction is a place where different train lines meet or cross. It's like a crossroads for trains. At Bromide Junction, a special four-mile train line branched off. This branch line connected Bromide Junction to a nearby place called Bromide. The Missouri, Oklahoma, and Gulf Railway Company built this important connection.
