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Copan, Oklahoma
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Location of Copan, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.05 sq mi (2.73 km2) |
| • Land | 1.05 sq mi (2.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 710 |
| • Density | 674.26/sq mi (260.32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
74022
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| Area code(s) | 539/918 |
| FIPS code | 40-17100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413240 |
Copan is a small town in Washington County, Oklahoma, United States. In 2020, about 710 people lived there. The town's population has changed over the years. It was 733 people in 2010 and 796 people in 2000.
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History of Copan
Copan started as a railway stop in 1899. The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway built a station and named it Copan. This name came from a city called Copán, Honduras.
- In 1900, a post office opened, but it was called Lawton.
- In 1901, the settlement was renamed Weldon.
- By 1904, it was called Copan again.
- The town officially became a town in 1906.
- The Copan school district also started in 1906.
- By 1907, 305 people lived in Copan.
Oil Industry Growth
The discovery of oil nearby helped Copan grow a lot.
- In 1904, the Prairie Oil and Gas Company built Oklahoma's first big oil pipeline. This pipeline went from Bartlesville, Oklahoma to Humboldt, Kansas.
- They also built a large oil storage area near Copan. It had 107 tanks that could hold a lot of crude oil.
- The Copan oil field was found in 1907. By 1915, it had almost 2,200 wells producing oil.
Surviving and Growing
Copan faced challenges like big fires in 1906, 1911, and 1912, but the town recovered.
- The town grew more after Lake Hulah was created in 1951.
- Lake Copan was created later in 1983.
- These lakes brought more tourists, and the population reached its highest point of 960 people in 1980.
- Today, Copan's economy mostly depends on travel and fun activities around the lakes.
Roads and Railways
Copan is connected by important roads.
- U.S. Highway 75 and Oklahoma State Highway 10 pass near the town.
- These roads help people travel to and from Copan.
- In the past, these highways went right through downtown Copan.
- Now, they go around the town, especially near Copan Dam.
Railways were also very important for Copan's history.
- Before 1995, a main railway line ran through Copan.
- This line connected towns like Caney, Kansas, to Tulsa, Oklahoma.
- It was used by many trains every day.
- Today, the railway line is owned by Southern Kansas & Oklahoma Line (SKOL). It still helps move goods through the area.
Geography
Copan is located about 14 miles (23 km) north of Bartlesville, Oklahoma. It is situated on U.S. Highway 75.
The town covers a total area of about 1.0 square mile (2.7 km²). All of this area is land.
Population Information
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 307 | — | |
| 1920 | 430 | 40.1% | |
| 1930 | 521 | 21.2% | |
| 1940 | 549 | 5.4% | |
| 1950 | 459 | −16.4% | |
| 1960 | 617 | 34.4% | |
| 1970 | 675 | 9.4% | |
| 1980 | 960 | 42.2% | |
| 1990 | 809 | −15.7% | |
| 2000 | 796 | −1.6% | |
| 2010 | 733 | −7.9% | |
| 2020 | 710 | −3.1% | |
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Here's a look at the people who lived in Copan, based on the 2000 census:
- There were 796 people living in 346 households.
- About 232 of these households were families.
- Most people were White (81.53%).
- A smaller number were Native American (13.07%).
- Some people were of Hispanic or Latino background (1.76%).
Age and Households
- About 24.9% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 17.7% were 65 years old or older.
- The average age in Copan was 41 years.
- Many households (54.9%) were married couples living together.
- About 28.0% of households had children under 18 living with them.
Places of Interest
Copan and the surrounding area offer many fun places to visit:
- Copan Lake: A popular spot for water activities.
- Hulah Lake: Located about 14 miles (23 km) west of Copan.
- Washington Cove: A public beach where you can relax.
- Wah-Sha-She State Park: A park located near Copan Dam.
- Post Oak Recreation Area: Found on the west side of Copan Lake.
- Washington Cove Campground: A place to camp near Copan.
- Copan Rodeo Arena: Where rodeo events are held.
- Copan Park: A local park next to the City Hall.
- Copan Wildlife Management Area: A great place for nature lovers.
See also
In Spanish: Copan (Oklahoma) para niños
