Cade, Oklahoma facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cade
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Location in Oklahoma
Cade
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Bryan |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1100256 |
Cade is a small, unincorporated community located in Bryan County, Oklahoma, in the United States. An unincorporated community is a place that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town. It's simply a group of homes and businesses in a specific area.
What is Cade?
Cade is found in the northeastern part of Bryan County, Oklahoma. It's a quiet area, known for its history rather than a large population.
Early History of Cade
Cade once had its own post office. This post office was open for about 12 years, from April 1, 1903, until October 31, 1915. Having a post office was very important for small communities back then. It helped people send and receive mail, connecting them to the rest of the world.
How Cade Got Its Name
The community of Cade was named after a person named Cassius M. Cade. He was an important political leader during the time Oklahoma was still a territory, before it became a state. Naming places after important people was a common practice.
Cade's Location in the Past
When Cade was first established, it was part of a different area. It was located within Jackson County, which was part of the Choctaw Nation. The Choctaw Nation was one of the Native American nations that had its own lands and government before Oklahoma became a state.
