Cyril, Oklahoma facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cyril, Oklahoma
Town
Location of Cyril, Oklahoma
Country	United States
State	Oklahoma
County	Caddo
Area
• Total	0.57 sq mi (1.48 km2)
• Land	0.57 sq mi (1.48 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	1,371 ft (418 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	827
• Density	1,443.28/sq mi (557.23/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	73029
Area code(s)	580
FIPS code	40-19000
GNIS feature ID	2412400

Cyril is a small town located in Caddo County, Oklahoma, in the United States. In 2010, about 1,059 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 827. It's a quiet place with a rich history.

Where is Cyril Located?

Cyril is in the southeastern part of Caddo County. A main road, U.S. Route 277, goes right through the town. This road connects Cyril to other cities.

Nearby Cities and Travel

If you head northeast on US 277, you'll reach Chickasha in about 23 miles. Going southwest for about 28 miles will take you to Lawton. Oklahoma City is further away, about 66 miles northeast. You can get there using US 277 and Interstate 44.

Size of the Town

The United States Census Bureau says that Cyril covers an area of about 1.5 square kilometers (0.57 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.

How Many People Live in Cyril?

The number of people living in Cyril has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:

In 2000, there were 1,168 people living in Cyril. These people lived in 438 different homes. About 307 of these were families. The town had 523 housing units available.

Community Life

Many homes in Cyril had children under 18 living there. A good number of homes were married couples living together. Some homes had a female head of household without a husband. About 28% of all homes were individuals living alone. Some of these were people aged 65 or older.

The average number of people in a home was about 2.55. For families, the average was about 3.14 people.

Age Groups in Cyril

The population of Cyril in 2000 was spread across different age groups. About 29% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 21% were 65 years or older. The average age in Cyril was 35 years.

A Look at Cyril's History

The land where Cyril stands today was once part of an allotment. This land was given to a young girl named Louise Lookingglass. She was the daughter of Bayard and Laura Lookingglass.

How the Town Started

On August 25, 1901, Louise Lookingglass received 160 acres of land. She passed away in 1903. Later, in 1907, her father sold half of this land to Mr. and Mrs. Pierson. The Piersons then sold the land to a company called the Cyril Townsite and Development Company.

Naming the Town

The town of Cyril is believed to be named after Louise Lookingglass. Her family allowed the railroad to build a section house near their land around 1902. This spot became known as Cyril Station. Some people thought the town was named after the railroad station, but there's no strong proof of that.

Early Days of the Town

The town's layout was planned and officially set up in September 1907. Building started in early 1908. By April of that year, Cyril already had 200 people living there. It also had many businesses, like hardware stores, grocery stores, a restaurant, and a lumberyard.

The Oil Refinery

From the early 1920s until 1984, Cyril was home to an oil refinery. This refinery was a major employer in the town. It provided jobs for about 160 people. Different companies operated the refinery over the years. When it closed in 1984, it was a big change for the town's economy.

After the refinery closed, there was an attempt to reopen parts of it in the early 1990s, but it wasn't successful. By 2010, the refinery buildings had been taken down. The site became a Superfund cleanup area, meaning it needed environmental cleaning.

Famous People from Cyril

• Jay Snider - He is a well-known poet. He was named the Poet Laureate of Oklahoma for 2023-2024.

See also

In Spanish: Cyril (Oklahoma) para niños