Clearview, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Clearview, Oklahoma
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Location of Clearview, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Okfuskee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.38 sq mi (0.98 km2) |
| • Land | 0.38 sq mi (0.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 41 |
| • Density | 108.75/sq mi (41.96/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
74880
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| Area code(s) | 405 |
| FIPS code | 40-15050 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413212 |
Clearview is a small town in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma, United States. In 2020, 41 people lived there. Clearview is special because it was one of the first towns in Oklahoma created for African Americans who had been freed from slavery. These towns were called "freedmen's towns." It was planned by a group called the Lincoln Townsite Company and was first named Lincoln.
Geography and Size
Clearview is a very small town. It covers about 0.2 square miles (0.98 square kilometers) of land. That's about the size of 100 football fields! All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
People of Clearview
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 47 | — | |
| 2000 | 56 | 19.1% | |
| 2010 | 48 | −14.3% | |
| 2020 | 41 | −14.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 56 people living in Clearview. Most of the people were African American (75%), with some Native American (12.5%) and White (7.14%) residents. A small number of people were from two or more races.
About a quarter of the homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes had people living alone, especially those 65 years or older. The average age of people in Clearview in 2000 was 38 years old.
History of Clearview
Clearview, Oklahoma, was started in 1903, even before Oklahoma became a state. Three men named J.A. Roper, Lemuel Jackson, and John Grayson created the Lincoln Townsite Company. Their goal was to invite Black settlers to live there.
The town was built along the Fort Smith and Western Railroad. Clearview was part of a bigger movement where many Black towns were created. These towns gave African Americans a chance to own land, govern themselves, and become financially independent. Many people moved to Oklahoma to escape unfair laws, known as Jim Crow laws, in the southern United States. Farming quickly became the main way people made a living in Clearview.
In 1903, the Abe Lincoln Trading Company opened. This was the main store in town. It sold farming tools, things for homes, and building materials to local farmers. Clearview's economy mostly relied on growing cotton, which was the main source of income for its residents. People also grew other important crops like corn, beans, and vegetables. This helped make sure everyone had enough food and supported a strong farming economy.
As the town grew, other important places were built. The Clearview Brick Factory started in the 1900s. It made bricks for building houses, businesses, and community buildings.
The Oklahoma African American Educators Hall of Fame celebrates the amazing work of Black teachers. These educators helped improve schools in Clearview and other similar communities. This Hall of Fame keeps the stories of these important people alive. It also acts as a place for learning about the rich history of African American education. More than 100 visitors come to the Hall of Fame each year.
See also
In Spanish: Clearview (Oklahoma) para niños
