Fallis, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Fallis, Oklahoma
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| Town of Fallis | |
Location in Lincoln County and Oklahoma
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 Fallis, Oklahoma
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Oklahoma |
| County | Lincoln |
| Founded | 1892 |
| Named for | William Henry Fallis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.34 sq mi (0.88 km2) |
| • Land | 0.34 sq mi (0.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 984 ft (300 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 21 |
| • Density | 61.40/sq mi (23.73/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 40-25250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412619 |
Fallis is a small town located in Lincoln County, Oklahoma, in the United States. In 2020, only 21 people lived there. This number has gone down quite a bit over the years.
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Where is Fallis Located?
Fallis is found in the western part of Lincoln County. It's about five miles northwest of another town called Wellston. The town covers a total area of about 0.3 square miles (0.88 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
A Look Back at Fallis's History
How Fallis Began
Fallis was started in 1892. It was built near an Indian village on the edge of the Iowa Reservation. The area was wooded and sat on a "long red hill."
The town was first called Mission. But in 1894, it was renamed Fallis. This was to honor William Henry Fallis, who helped develop the town and became its first postmaster.
Fallis in Its Heyday
Even though Fallis is almost a ghost town today, it was once a busy place. In the early 1900s, many railroad lines passed through Fallis. It was a lively community with many businesses, including:
- Stores
- Hotels
- Banks
- Lumber yards
- A city hall
At its busiest, the town might have had around 400 people living there. Fallis was also home to several talented writers and poets.
Changes Over Time
After the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl in the 1930s, the town started to shrink. The importance of railroads also declined. By 1950, the population had dropped to just 105 residents.
In 1960, a big fire destroyed much of the town. Very little of the old town was ever rebuilt, and only a few buildings remain today.
Fallis Today
Even with its small size, Fallis still has a volunteer fire station. A community center was built in 1999, showing that the people who live there still care about their town.
Who Lives in Fallis?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 248 | — | |
| 1920 | 239 | −3.6% | |
| 1930 | 173 | −27.6% | |
| 1940 | 137 | −20.8% | |
| 1950 | 105 | −23.4% | |
| 1960 | 42 | −60.0% | |
| 1970 | 39 | −7.1% | |
| 1980 | 22 | −43.6% | |
| 1990 | 49 | 122.7% | |
| 2000 | 28 | −42.9% | |
| 2010 | 27 | −3.6% | |
| 2020 | 21 | −22.2% | |
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According to the census in 2000, there were 28 people living in Fallis. These people lived in 13 different homes. Most of the people were White (about 93%), and a small number were African American (about 7%).
The average home had about two people living in it. The population included people of all ages:
- Some were under 18 years old.
- Others were between 18 and 24.
- Many were between 25 and 44.
- Some were between 45 and 64.
- About 21% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Fallis was 32 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Fallis (Oklahoma) para niños
