Darwin, Oklahoma facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Darwin
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Unincorporated community
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| Country |  United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Pushmataha |
| GNIS feature ID | 1100343 |
Darwin is a small, spread-out community in western Pushmataha County, Oklahoma, in the United States. It's about nine miles west of Antlers and close to the border of Atoka County. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own official local government like a city or town.
Darwin's Early Days
Darwin began in the later years of the Indian Territory. This was a time before Oklahoma became a state, when the land was set aside for Native American tribes. Darwin was part of Jack’s Fork County, which was a section of the Choctaw Nation. The Choctaw Nation is the government and land of the Choctaw people.
Post Office History
A United States Post Office opened in Darwin on July 31, 1905. This was an important place for people to send and receive mail. The post office served the community for many years before it closed on March 14, 1955.
From Farms to Ranches
After Oklahoma became a state in 1907, Darwin grew as a place for farming. People grew crops and raised animals. Over time, farming became less common, and ranching took its place. Today, ranching is still the main way people in the Darwin area make a living.
Darwin Today
Today, Darwin doesn't have a main town center with shops or a downtown area. Instead, it's a larger area where homes and ranches are spread out. A well-kept cemetery is one of the main landmarks of the former community. You can find it just off Oklahoma State Highway 3.
