Bugtussle, Oklahoma facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bugtussle
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Pittsburg |
| Elevation | 600 ft (200 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CT) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 539/918 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2805308 |
Bugtussle, sometimes written as Bug Tussle, is a small, unincorporated community. It is located in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, United States. You can find it on the southern shores of Lake Eufaula. This area is about 30 miles (48 km) west of Robbers Cave State Park.
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Discovering Bugtussle: A Look at its Past
How Did Bugtussle Get Its Name?
The community of Bugtussle started in 1903. A man named Ran Woods and others built a two-room log schoolhouse there. This schoolhouse is no longer standing today. Ran Woods is said to have given the area its unique name. He thought there were so many bugs that it felt like an endless "tussle" or struggle with them!
Early Days and Location
Bugtussle is about 6 miles (10 km) northeast of McAlester. Around 1907, the community was renamed Flowery Mound. However, people still preferred and used the original name, Bugtussle. When it was first founded, Bugtussle was part of Tobucksy County. This area was within the Choctaw Nation, which was part of the Indian Territory. The Indian Territory was a special area set aside for Native American tribes before Oklahoma became a state.
Famous Faces: Carl Albert's Connection
Who Was Carl Albert?
One very important person who once attended the school in Bugtussle was Carl Albert. He became a famous American politician. Carl Albert served as the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1971 to 1977. This was a very high position in the U.S. government. In fact, it was the highest government job ever held by someone from Oklahoma!
