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Davis, Oklahoma
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Location of Davis, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| Counties | Murray |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.28 sq mi (24.03 km2) |
| • Land | 9.26 sq mi (23.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,148 ft (350 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,823 |
| • Density | 304.89/sq mi (117.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73030
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| Area code(s) | 580 |
| FIPS code | 40-19450 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410297 |
| Website | [1] |
Davis is a city located in Oklahoma, United States. It is found in both Garvin and Murray counties. In 2020, about 2,823 people lived there.
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Discovering Davis: A Look at Its Past
The city of Davis is named after Samuel H. Davis. He moved to the area, which was then called Indian Territory, in 1887. When Davis was first started, it was part of Pickens County in the Chickasaw Nation.
How Davis Got Its Name
Samuel Davis owned a dry goods store. This store was about four miles south of where the town is now. He asked for a Santa Fe train station to be built near his store. His request was approved.
In 1890, he also asked for a post office. The post office was supposed to be named after Nelson Chigley. He was a Chickasaw Indian who owned the land. But "Chigley" was already a name used in Indian Territory. So, the post office, and later the town, were named after Davis instead. The town officially began on November 16, 1898. It is about 23 miles north of Ardmore and 23 miles south of Pauls Valley.
Early Life and Growth in Davis
By 1900, Davis was a busy place. It had 57 businesses, two banks, and many doctors, dentists, and lawyers. Growing cotton was a very common job in Davis. The area was known for producing a lot of cotton.
Later, a big highway called U.S. Interstate 35 was built. It passed about two miles west of Davis. By 2000, the population had grown to 2,610 people. Fewer people worked as farmers then. Many people started working in education, health, and social services. About one-quarter of the people worked in these fields.
Exploring Davis: Its Location and Surroundings
Davis is located near the Lake of the Arbuckles. The city covers about 11 square miles (28.5 square kilometers) of land. It sits where two main roads meet: US-77 and SH-7.
If you go east on SH-7 from Davis, you can connect to the Chickasaw Turnpike.
People of Davis: Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 1,346 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,416 | 5.2% | |
| 1920 | 1,609 | 13.6% | |
| 1930 | 1,705 | 6.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,698 | −0.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,928 | 13.5% | |
| 1960 | 2,203 | 14.3% | |
| 1970 | 2,223 | 0.9% | |
| 1980 | 2,782 | 25.1% | |
| 1990 | 2,543 | −8.6% | |
| 2000 | 2,610 | 2.6% | |
| 2010 | 2,683 | 2.8% | |
| 2020 | 2,823 | 5.2% | |
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In 2010, there were 2,683 people living in Davis. These people lived in 1,042 households. About 723 of these were families. The city had 1,202 housing units in total.
Many different groups of people live in Davis. Most residents are White. There are also African American, Native American, and Asian residents. Some people identify with two or more races. A small percentage of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
About 33.9% of households had children under 18. The average household had 2.45 people. The average family had 2.99 people. The median age in the city was 37 years old.
Arts and Culture in Davis
Davis has some interesting places to visit.
Davis Museum
The Davis Museum is run by the Arbuckle Historical Society. It shows exhibits about local schools, churches, and music. You can also see displays on medicine, dentistry, and civic groups. There are sections on the military, uniforms, and fire and police departments. The museum also has old railroad items and farm tools. You can see many historical photographs of the area. The museum is located in the old 1907 Santa Fe Depot. This building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places listings in Murray County, Oklahoma.
Forgotten Wheels Museum
The Forgotten Wheels Museum is famous for its collection of old motorcycles. It also has antique cars, trucks, and many other vintage items.
Parks and Recreation in Davis
Davis offers several places for outdoor fun and relaxation.
Turner Falls Park
Turner Falls Park is located near Davis. It is home to Oklahoma's largest waterfall. The park is almost 1,600 acres big. Visitors can enjoy swimming, hiking, and exploring. There are also places to stay overnight.
City Parks
The City of Davis has its own city park. This park features walking trails and picnic areas. It also has playground equipment for kids and pavilions for gatherings.
Chickasaw National Recreation Area
The Chickasaw National Recreation Area is a large park. It is about nine miles east of Davis. It offers more opportunities for outdoor activities.
Media in Davis
The local newspaper for Davis and its surrounding areas is called The Davis News. It comes out once a week.
Education in Davis
Students in Davis attend schools that are part of the Davis Public Schools district.
See also
In Spanish: Davis (Oklahoma) para niños
