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Fox, Oklahoma
Fox, Oklahoma is located in Oklahoma
Fox, Oklahoma
Fox, Oklahoma
Location in Oklahoma
Fox, Oklahoma is located in the United States
Fox, Oklahoma
Fox, Oklahoma
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Oklahoma
County Carter
Area
 • Total 0.57 sq mi (1.49 km2)
 • Land 0.57 sq mi (1.49 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
994 ft (303 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 92
 • Density 160.28/sq mi (61.92/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code 40-27550
GNIS feature ID 2805318

Fox is a small place in Carter County, located in the southern part of Oklahoma, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it is a settlement that is not part of an official city or town.

The post office in Fox first opened its doors on January 25, 1894. The community was named after Frank M. Fox, who was a member of the Chickasaw Nation. The Chickasaw Nation is a Native American tribe with a rich history in Oklahoma.

People from Fox

Fox is a small community, but some notable people have lived there.

Robert L. Lynn's Story

One important person from Fox was Robert L. Lynn. He graduated from Fox High School in 1949. Later, he became the president of Louisiana College in Pineville, Louisiana. He led the college for many years, from 1975 to 1997.

Population of Fox

According to the 2020 United States Census, the population of Fox was 92 people. This shows that Fox is a very small community.

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