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Chester
Chester is located in Oklahoma
Chester
Chester
Location in Oklahoma
Chester is located in the United States
Chester
Chester
Location in the United States
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
 (2020)
 • Total 176
 • Density 44.19/sq mi (17.06/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
73838
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.

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.

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 176
U.S. Decennial Census

Notable Residents

One well-known person who came from Chester is Hurshul Clothier. He was a talented musician.

See also

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