Goltry, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Goltry, Oklahoma
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Location of Goltry, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Alfalfa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.40 sq mi (1.04 km2) |
| • Land | 0.40 sq mi (1.04 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,375 ft (419 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 251 |
| • Density | 627.50/sq mi (242.28/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73739
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| Area code(s) | 580 |
| FIPS code | 40-29900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412690 |
Goltry is a small town in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, in the United States. It's a quiet, rural place. In 2020, about 251 people lived there. Goltry has important places like a town hall, a post office, a fire department, and a bank. There's also a farmer's co-op where people can get gas and supplies.
History of Goltry
The land where Goltry is today was once part of the Cherokee Outlet. This was a large area of land that belonged to the Cherokee Nation. It was not open for people who were not Native American to settle until September 1893.
After this land opened, a small settlement called Karoma started. It was about one and a half miles southeast of where Goltry is now.
In 1904, a railway line was built through the area. This railway was part of the Frisco system. Because of the new railway, many people from Karoma decided to move their homes and businesses closer to the train tracks.
That same year, a company surveyed and planned out the new town on 240 acres of land. The new community was officially named Goltry. It was named after Charles Goltry, who lived in Enid. He owned the land, and his company built a grain elevator there. A grain elevator is a tall building used to store grain.
Many of the first people to settle in Goltry were Germans from Russia. Others came from places like Bohemia (now part of Germany) and Switzerland. At one time, Goltry had two German Mennonite churches. One of these churches, the Pleasant View Church of God in Christ Mennonite, was started in 1905. Even in the year 2000, about one-third of the town's residents had German family roots.
Goltry is also famous for being the birthplace of Wally Parks (1913-2007). He was the person who started the National Hot Rod Association. This organization is very important for car racing fans!
Geography of Goltry
Goltry is located in the southeastern part of Alfalfa County. It sits right along State Highway 45.
This means Goltry is about halfway between Cherokee, which is the county seat, and the bigger city of Enid. You can get to both places easily using State Highway 45.
The United States Census Bureau says that Goltry covers about 0.40 square miles (1.04 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
Population Changes
The number of people living in Goltry has changed over the years.
- In 1910, there were 320 people.
- By 1950, the population was 277.
- In 2010, about 249 people lived there.
- The most recent count in 2020 showed 251 residents.
Education
Students in Goltry go to school in the Timberlake school district. This school district is shared with other nearby towns. These towns include Helena, Jet, and Nash.
See also
In Spanish: Goltry (Oklahoma) para niños
