Gay, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Gay, Oklahoma
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 Gay, Oklahoma
Location in Oklahoma
Gay, Oklahoma
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Choctaw |
| Elevation | 443 ft (135 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1093152 |
Gay is a small place in Choctaw County, Oklahoma, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and businesses that is not officially part of a city or town. It does not have its own local government.
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History of Gay, Oklahoma
The area where Gay is located has a long history. It was once part of the Indian Territory. This was land set aside for Native American tribes.
Early Days as Lenton
A post office was first opened in this area on October 22, 1901. At that time, the community was called Lenton. It was located in Kiamitia County. This county was part of the Apukshunnubbee District of the Choctaw Nation. The Choctaw Nation is a Native American tribe.
Name Change to Gay
The name of the community changed from Lenton to Gay on April 28, 1908. It is believed that the community was named after another town. This town is called Gay, Georgia. The post office in Gay, Oklahoma, stayed open for many years. However, it eventually closed down on December 31, 1932.
Notable People from Gay
Even small communities can be the birthplace of important people. Gay, Oklahoma, is known for one such person.
Pauline Short Robinson
- Pauline Short Robinson (1915–1997) was born in Gay. She became a very important person in the world of libraries. She was the first African-American librarian in Denver, Colorado. This was a big achievement during her time. She helped make libraries welcoming for everyone.
