Golden, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Golden, Oklahoma
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 Golden, Oklahoma
Location in Oklahoma
Golden, Oklahoma
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | McCurtain |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.81 sq mi (2.10 km2) |
| • Land | 0.81 sq mi (2.10 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 394 ft (120 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 71 |
| • Density | 87.65/sq mi (33.85/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
74737
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| Area code(s) | Area code 580 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2805319 |
Golden is a small place in McCurtain County, Oklahoma, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it is not officially a town or city with its own local government. Golden is about 8 miles (13 km) west of a bigger town called Broken Bow.
History of Golden
Golden got its name from its first postmaster, James M. Golden. A postmaster is the person in charge of a post office. The community's post office first opened on March 13, 1911. It still uses the ZIP code 74737 today.
On April 2, 1982, a very strong tornado passed through the area. This storm caused damage to some buildings in the community.
Who Lives in Golden?
This section tells us about the people who live in Golden. It is also called demographics.
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| 2020 | 71 | — | |
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According to the 2020 census, 71 people lived in Golden. This number helps us understand the size of the community.
