Cottonwood, Sequoyah 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 | Sequoyah |
| Elevation | 486 ft (148 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1100327 |
Cottonwood is a small, unincorporated community in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, United States. It's not a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's a group of homes and businesses that are part of the larger county. You can find Cottonwood about four miles south of Muldrow, very close to the border between Oklahoma and Arkansas.
A Look at Cottonwood's Past
Cottonwood has a rich history, even though it's a small place today. It once had its own post office, which was open for many years.
Early Post Office Days
Imagine sending a letter in the late 1800s! Cottonwood had a post office that served its residents from March 3, 1882, until June 15, 1909. This was an important way for people to connect with the outside world.
Cottonwood and the Cherokee Nation
The land where Cottonwood is located today was once part of the Cherokee Nation. In 1829, this area became part of the Cherokee lands. This was long before Oklahoma became a state.
During the time between the Civil War and when Oklahoma officially became a state in 1907, many people who were not part of the Cherokee Nation moved into the area. These settlers came to live on lands that were part of the Cherokee Nation.
