Cottonwood, Coal County, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Cottonwood, Oklahoma
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 Cottonwood, Oklahoma
Location in Oklahoma
Cottonwood, Oklahoma
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Coal |
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2805312 |
Cottonwood is a small place in Coal County, Oklahoma, United States. It is not a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it is called an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and businesses that are part of the larger county.
Where is Cottonwood?
Cottonwood is located in the southeastern part of Oklahoma. It is about two miles northeast of a town called Coalgate. Coal County is known for its history related to coal mining.
A Little Bit of History
Even though Cottonwood is a small community, it once had its own post office. A post office is where people send and receive mail. The Cottonwood post office was open for a short time. It operated from April 1, 1914, until December 31, 1914. This shows that even small places can have important roles in history.
