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Gotebo, Oklahoma
Location of Gotebo, Oklahoma
Location of Gotebo, Oklahoma
Country United States
State Oklahoma
County Kiowa
Area
 • Total 0.79 sq mi (2.04 km2)
 • Land 0.79 sq mi (2.04 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,431 ft (436 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 174
 • Density 220.53/sq mi (85.20/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
73041
Area code(s) 580
FIPS code 40-30350
GNIS feature ID 2412694

Gotebo is a small town in Kiowa County, Oklahoma, United States. In 2020, about 174 people lived there. The town is named after a respected Kiowa Indian chief named Gotebo.

History of Gotebo

The town of Gotebo was first started in August 1901. It was originally called Harrison, named after President Benjamin Harrison. This happened when the Kiowa, Comanche, and Apache Reservation opened up.

How Gotebo Got Its Name

A few months before the town was founded, a railroad station was built nearby. Officials from the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway named this station Gotebo. They chose this name to honor a well-known Kiowa chief. Chief Gotebo (1847-1927) was an important figure. He was one of the first Kiowa people to be baptized at the Rainy Mountain Church. He is buried at the Rainy Mountain Indian Cemetery, located between Gotebo and Mountain View. Soon after, the town's post office changed its name from Harrison to Gotebo, and the town officially became Gotebo.

Where is Gotebo?

Gotebo is located in the state of Oklahoma. It is about 39 miles (63 km) southeast of a city called Clinton. It is also about 51 miles (82 km) northwest of Lawton. The town covers a total area of about 0.8 square miles (2.04 square kilometers). All of this area is land.

Population Changes

The number of people living in Gotebo has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population counts from different years:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1910 740
1920 737 −0.4%
1930 827 12.2%
1940 607 −26.6%
1950 574 −5.4%
1960 538 −6.3%
1970 378 −29.7%
1980 457 20.9%
1990 370 −19.0%
2000 272 −26.5%
2010 226 −16.9%
2020 174 −23.0%
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2000, there were 272 people living in Gotebo. These people lived in 120 households. About 25% of these households had children under 18 living with them. The population included people of different ages, from young children to older adults. The average age in the town was about 45 years old.

What People Do in Gotebo

The main way people make a living in Gotebo is through farming. This includes growing crops like cotton and wheat. Raising cattle is also an important part of the local economy. Many people who live in Gotebo are retired. For those who work, they often travel to jobs in nearby towns. These towns include Hobart or Mountain View.

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