Glencoe, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Glencoe, Oklahoma
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Glencoe, as seen coming from Lela
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Gem of Payne County
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| Motto(s):
"How do you build history?"
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Location within Payne County and Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Payne |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-City Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.71 sq mi (4.43 km2) |
| • Land | 1.67 sq mi (4.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,043 ft (318 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 499 |
| • Density | 298.09/sq mi (115.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
74032
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| Area code(s) | 580 |
| FIPS code | 40-29400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412684 |
Glencoe is a small town in northern Payne County, Oklahoma, United States. In 2020, about 499 people lived there. Glencoe is located between Pawnee County and Stillwater, which is the main city of Payne County.
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History of Glencoe
Glencoe started in 1899 when a post office was built along the Eastern Oklahoma Railway. People began buying land in the town on April 15, 1900.
In 1901, J. Hunter Williams, who was the editor of the Glencoe Mirror newspaper and also the postmaster, helped change the town's name to Glencoe. Historically, Glencoe had rules that limited who could live or stay in the town, which was a common issue in some places back then.
Early on, Glencoe was a busy trading spot for the surrounding area. Farming was the main way people made a living. On January 22, 1914, a big fire swept through downtown. It destroyed most of the business district. Even though some businesses were rebuilt, the fire slowed the town's growth for a long time.
Where is Glencoe?
Glencoe covers about 1.71 square miles (4.43 square kilometers) of land. It is about 7 miles (11 km) east of Stillwater, the county seat. You can reach it by State Highway 51 and State Highway 108.
Glencoe is an important community for northern Payne County and southern Noble County. The town's culture is deeply connected to farming traditions.
Lake Lone Chimney is about 5.8 miles (9.3 km) from Glencoe. This lake is on the border between Payne and Pawnee counties. It used to be a popular place for fun activities like fishing tournaments. However, a big drought in the early 2010s caused the lake's water levels to drop a lot. This had a negative effect on the town's economy and culture.
People in Glencoe
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 373 | — | |
| 1920 | 354 | −5.1% | |
| 1930 | 297 | −16.1% | |
| 1940 | 337 | 13.5% | |
| 1950 | 309 | −8.3% | |
| 1960 | 284 | −8.1% | |
| 1970 | 421 | 48.2% | |
| 1980 | 490 | 16.4% | |
| 1990 | 473 | −3.5% | |
| 2000 | 583 | 23.3% | |
| 2010 | 601 | 3.1% | |
| 2020 | 499 | −17.0% | |
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In 2000, there were 583 people living in Glencoe. About 34.8% of households had children under 18. Most households (57.5%) were married couples.
The average age of people in Glencoe was 37 years old. About 27.6% of the population was under 18. About 13.4% were 65 years or older.
The average income for a household in Glencoe was $30,658. For families, it was $35,769. About 8.1% of all people in the town lived below the poverty line.
Culture and Community
The culture in Glencoe is strongly shaped by traditions from the Southern United States. Festivals and carnivals happen every year. People from all over the region come to enjoy these events.
Glencoe is in an area known as the Bible Belt. Most people in town follow Evangelical Protestant teachings. Many belong to United Methodist, Southern Baptist, or Nondenominational churches. Even with different churches, they all work together in the Ministerial Alliance. This group focuses on what their beliefs have in common.
Glencoe was also the setting for an independent film called "Left of Center." This movie was based on a book by Brandi Hodges.
Education in Glencoe
Glencoe is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km) from Oklahoma State University. Many people from Glencoe have gone to this university or work there.
Glencoe has a highly rated school system. Glencoe High School has received an 'A' grade on the yearly state report cards. These grades are given by the Oklahoma Department of Education.
Sports in Glencoe
Glencoe has a strong connection to basketball, baseball, and softball. The town is well-known across the state for its basketball program. The Glencoe basketball team won state championships in 2006 and 2022. They also won three state titles in a row in 2013, 2014, and 2015.
Images for kids
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Glencoe, as seen coming from Lela
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Location within Payne County and Oklahoma
See also
In Spanish: Glencoe (Oklahoma) para niños
