Brown, Oklahoma facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Location in Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Bryan |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 580 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1100238 |
Brown is a small place in Bryan County, Oklahoma, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city. It doesn't have its own local government.
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Discovering Brown
Brown is a quiet spot in the state of Oklahoma. It's a place where people live, but it's not big enough to be called a town. Think of it as a neighborhood that stands on its own.
Where is Brown?
Brown is located in the southern part of Oklahoma. It sits within Bryan County. If you were to travel from the city of Durant, Brown is about 13 miles northwest.
A Bit of History
Even small communities like Brown have their own stories. Brown had a special role for a while. It used to have its very own post office.
The Post Office Years
The post office in Brown was open for many years. It served the community from July 3, 1913. People living in Brown could send and receive mail right there. This was a big deal for the community. The post office closed its doors on July 15, 1927.
How Brown Got Its Name
The community of Brown was named after a person. Its first postmaster was a man named Robert H. Brown. A postmaster is the person in charge of a post office. The community was named in his honor.
