Foreman, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Foreman, Oklahoma
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 Foreman, Oklahoma
Location in Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Sequoyah |
| Elevation | 469 ft (143 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 918 & 539 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1100423 |
Foreman is a small place in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
Foreman is located in eastern Oklahoma. It is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km) southwest of a town called Muldrow. It's also about 4.3 miles (6.9 km) northwest of Fort Coffee and 6.6 miles (10.6 km) north of Spiro.
The History of Foreman
The community of Foreman got its name from a person named Zack Foreman. He was a merchant, which means he owned a business that sold goods.
For many years, Foreman had its very own post office. This post office opened on October 31, 1898. It was an important place for people to send and receive mail. The post office served the community for a long time before it closed on August 31, 1936.
Famous People from Foreman
Even though Foreman is a small community, some famous people were born there. These individuals went on to become professional baseball players.
- Hooks Foreman was a professional baseball player. He was born right here in Foreman.
- Zack Foreman was also a professional baseball player. He shares the same last name as the merchant who the community was named after, and he was also born in Foreman.
