Fargo, Oklahoma facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Fargo, Oklahoma
Town
Location of Fargo, Oklahoma
Country	United States
State	Oklahoma
County	Ellis
Area
• Total	0.58 sq mi (1.51 km2)
• Land	0.58 sq mi (1.51 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	2,113 ft (644 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	312
• Density	535.16/sq mi (206.74/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	73840
Area code(s)	580
FIPS code	40-25450
GNIS feature ID	2412621

Fargo is a small town located in Ellis County, Oklahoma, in the United States. In 2020, about 312 people lived there. Like many towns in its area, Fargo faced tough times during the Dust Bowl years and has been recovering since.

History of Fargo

Early Days and Railroad

In 1887, a railway company called the Southern Kansas Railway built train tracks through this area. This company was part of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. The new tracks helped connect the region.

Land Run and Town Naming

The land around Fargo was opened for settlement in 1893 during the Cherokee Outlet Opening. This was a time when people could claim land in Oklahoma.

A man named David C. Ooley claimed land near Boggy Creek. He opened a general store there. Later, he bought more land along the railroad. He built a second store and got a post office named Whitehead in October 1893. The post office name changed to Oleta in August 1901. Finally, it became Fargo in February 1905.

Becoming a Town

When Oklahoma officially became a state in 1907, Fargo was made an incorporated town. At that time, about 436 people lived there. In 1909, a big fire destroyed many buildings on Main Street.

Geography of Fargo

Fargo is located in western Oklahoma. It is northeast of Gage and southwest of Woodward. You can find it just off Oklahoma State Highway 15.

The West Woodward Airport is about 9 miles northeast of Fargo. This airport helps connect the town to other places.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Fargo covers about 0.6 square miles (1.51 square kilometers). All of this area is land.

Population Changes

Fargo's population has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived in the town during different census years:

In 2000, there were 326 people living in Fargo. About 31.3% of the population was under 18 years old. The average age of people in Fargo was 35 years.

Education in Fargo

In the summer of 2016, the schools in Fargo joined with the schools in Gage. This means students from Fargo now attend Gage Public Schools.

Fun Things to Do in Fargo

Local Attractions

Fargo has a nice city park. It features a working windmill and a water tank. There is also a playground for kids to enjoy. You can walk across a covered bridge in the park too.

Nearby Nature

Fort Supply Lake is located north and northeast of town. It's a great place for outdoor activities like fishing or boating.

Historic Building

The Stock Exchange Bank building on Main Street is a special place. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places listings in Ellis County, Oklahoma. This means it's an important historical building.

Wind Energy Around Fargo

Fargo is in an area with strong winds. Because of this, there are large wind farms nearby that produce clean energy.

• OU Spirit Windfarm: Also known as Keenan I, this wind farm is southeast of Fargo. It can produce 101 megawatts of power.
• Keenan II Windfarm: This wind farm is also southeast of Fargo. It is even larger, with a capacity of 152 megawatts.

These wind farms help provide electricity using the power of the wind.

See also

In Spanish: Fargo (Oklahoma) para niños