Fanshawe, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Fanshawe, Oklahoma
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Location of Fanshawe, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| Counties | Latimer, Le Flore |
| Area | |
| • Total | 23.07 sq mi (59.74 km2) |
| • Land | 22.97 sq mi (59.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km2) |
| Elevation | 732 ft (223 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 317 |
| • Density | 13.80/sq mi (5.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
74935
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| Area code(s) | 539/918 |
| FIPS code | 40-25400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412620 |
Fanshawe is a small town located in the state of Oklahoma, in the United States. It is spread across two counties: Latimer and Le Flore. In 2020, about 317 people lived there. The part of Fanshawe in Le Flore County is considered part of the larger Fort Smith, Arkansas-Oklahoma Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History of Fanshawe
Fanshawe got its start as a town on March 31, 1891. Back then, this area was known as Indian Territory. A post office was opened, which helped the town grow.
The town was named after a person named John R. Fanshawe. He worked for the Choctaw, Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad. This railroad built tracks through the area between 1889 and 1890. Interestingly, the people living in the town didn't get to choose its name. Instead, railroad leaders and investors went on a trip to inspect the new railway line. At each new station they had built, they would draw a name from a hat. Whatever name was picked, that's what the new town was called!
When Fanshawe was first founded, it was part of the Moshulatubbee District of the Choctaw Nation. The Choctaw Nation is a Native American tribe.
Where is Fanshawe Located?
Fanshawe is located in a specific spot in Oklahoma. The town covers a total area of about 22.7 square miles (which is about 58.8 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 22.6 square miles (58.5 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.3 square kilometers), is water.
People of Fanshawe
The number of people living in Fanshawe has changed over the years. Here's how the population has looked:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 199 | — | |
| 1980 | 416 | 109.0% | |
| 1990 | 331 | −20.4% | |
| 2000 | 384 | 16.0% | |
| 2010 | 419 | 9.1% | |
| 2020 | 317 | −24.3% | |
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In 2000, there were 384 people living in Fanshawe. These people lived in 146 different homes. About 102 of these homes were families. The town is home to people from different backgrounds, including White, Native American, and Asian individuals. Some people also identify as being from two or more races, or as Hispanic or Latino.
About 35.6% of the homes had children under 18 living there. The average home had about 2.63 people, and the average family had about 3.23 people.
The population in Fanshawe is made up of people of all ages. In 2000, about 28.4% of the people were under 18 years old. About 13.8% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in the town was 37 years.
See also
- In Spanish: Fanshawe (Oklahoma) para niños
