Chester, Oklahoma facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Chester
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Location in Oklahoma
Chester
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Major |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.99 sq mi (10.32 km2) |
| • Land | 3.98 sq mi (10.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,716 ft (523 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 176 |
| • Density | 44.19/sq mi (17.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
73838
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| FIPS code | 40-13800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2629911 |
Chester is a small community located in Major County, Oklahoma, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the wider county.
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What is Chester?
Chester is a quiet area in Oklahoma. It is not a formal city or town. Being an unincorporated community means that local services are provided by Major County. As a census-designated place, it has specific borders for counting its population during the U.S. Census.
How Chester Got Its Name
The post office in Chester first opened its doors on April 8, 1895. The community is believed to have been named after a person named Chester I. Long. He was a U.S. Senator from Kansas, which is a state right next to Oklahoma.
People of Chester
Population Facts
According to the 2020 United States Census, Chester had a population of 176 people. This number helps us understand how many residents live in the community.
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| 2020 | 176 | — | |
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Notable Residents
One well-known person who came from Chester is Hurshul Clothier. He was a talented musician.
See also
In Spanish: Chester (Oklahoma) para niños
