Graham, Oklahoma facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Graham
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Location in Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Carter |
| Elevation | 929 ft (283 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1093291 |
Graham is a small place in Oklahoma, United States. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Graham is located in Carter County. Back in the year 2000, about 158 people lived there.
Graham's History
When Was Graham Established?
Graham has been around for a long time! A post office was first opened here on June 16, 1891. This was an important step for the community.
Graham in Indian Territory
At the time Graham was founded, this area was known as the Indian Territory. It wasn't yet the state of Oklahoma. Graham was specifically located in a part of the Indian Territory called Pickens County. This county belonged to the Chickasaw Nation, which is one of the Native American tribes that lived in this area.
