Cohn, Oklahoma facts for kids

Cohn was a small place in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma, that was once important for trains. It was a special spot on the St. Louis and San Francisco Railway where trains could switch tracks or load things. Cohn was about nine miles south of a town called Talihina.

What Was Cohn?

Cohn was not a town or a city. It was mainly a railroad switch and a loading point. This means it was a place where trains could change tracks. It was also where goods could be loaded onto trains. Cohn existed for only a short time. It never grew into a big place for people to live or for businesses.

Why Was It Called Cohn?

The place was named after a person named William Cohn. He was a man who operated a gravel quarry nearby. A gravel quarry is a place where sand and small stones are dug out of the ground. These materials are often used for building roads or other construction projects.

Cohn Before Oklahoma Became a State

Before Oklahoma became a state in the United States, the area around Cohn was part of the Choctaw Nation. Specifically, it was located in a place called Wade County. This county was part of the Moshulatubbee District within the Choctaw Nation. The Choctaw Nation was a large area governed by the Choctaw people.

For more information about Cohn, you can look at the Pushmataha County Historical Society.