Crawford, Oklahoma facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Crawford
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 Crawford
Location in Oklahoma
Crawford
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Roger Mills |
| Elevation | 2,330 ft (710 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
73638
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| GNIS feature ID | 1101374 |
Crawford is a small, quiet community located in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated area," which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's managed by the county.
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What's the Story Behind Crawford?
How Crawford Got Its Name
The community of Crawford got its start a long time ago. Its post office first opened on September 12, 1902. People say the name "Crawford" came from a local rancher named Louis Crawford. The area's postal code, or ZIP code, is 73638.
Connecting the Community
In 1915, Crawford had its very own telephone company. It was called the Crawford Telephone Company. This company ran a special switchboard right in Crawford. A switchboard helped people connect their phone calls. Today, the area is served by the Dobson Telephone Company.
Nature Around Crawford
Just to the south-southwest of Crawford, you can find a lovely spot called Spring Creek Lake. It's a natural feature near the community.
