Hartshorne, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Hartshorne, Oklahoma
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Aerial view of Hartshorne
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Location of Hartshorne, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Pittsburg |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.39 sq mi (8.79 km2) |
| • Land | 3.25 sq mi (8.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.14 sq mi (0.36 km2) |
| Elevation | 692 ft (211 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,947 |
| • Density | 598.52/sq mi (231.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
74547
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| Area code(s) | 539/918 |
| FIPS code | 40-32850 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410711 |
Hartshorne (say it like "Hearts-orn") is a city located in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, in the United States. It's the third biggest city in that county. In 2020, about 1,947 people lived there.
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About Hartshorne
The city of Hartshorne got its name from Dr. Charles Hartshorne. He was a rich investor from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was interested in the area because it had a lot of coal, which could make money.
Hartshorne's History
Early Coal Mining Community
Hartshorne started as a place where people mined coal around 1850. To find workers for the mines in the Indian Territory, mine owners brought in people from Europe. The first workers were likely from England and Ireland, but soon, people from Italy and Eastern Europe also came to work. Like many mining towns, Hartshorne was a "company town." This means it was built very close to the mine, with simple houses and a store owned by the mining company.
Post Office and Railroads
A post office opened in Hartshorne, Indian Territory, on March 5, 1850. It was named after Dr. Charles Hartshorne, who was also a railroad official. In 1881, Jones Academy, a school, was started southwest of Hartshorne. When Hartshorne was founded, it was part of Gaines County in the Moshulatubbee District of the Choctaw Nation.
The Choctaw Coal and Railway (CC&R) company started building a 67-mile (108 km) railroad line between Wister and South McAlester in 1887. In 1894, the CC&R became the Choctaw, Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad (CO&G). This line was finished in 1900 and connected to towns like Wilburton, Alderson, and Hartshorne. Later, in 1902, the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway took over the CO&G. By 1904, an electric train service, called an interurban, ran from McAlester to Hartshorne.
Churches and Community Life
The Holy Rosary Church was built in 1895 by immigrants from Russia and other Eastern European countries. It included a rectory (where the priest lived), a convent (for nuns), and a school. Other churches built before the 1900s included Baptist, Methodist, Christian, Presbyterian, and Episcopal churches. The Saints Cyril and Methodius Russian Orthodox Greek Catholic Church, finished in 1916, is still an important building in the city. It replaced an older church built in 1897 by Russian and Eastern European immigrants.
Becoming a City
Hartshorne officially became a town in Tobucksy County of the Choctaw Nation on March 1, 1900, by order of a U.S. court. When Oklahoma became a state on November 16, 1907, Hartshorne became part of Pittsburg County.
Geography of Hartshorne
According to the United States Census Bureau, Hartshorne covers a total area of about 3.6 square miles (9.3 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 3.5 square miles (9.1 square kilometers), is land, and a small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.26 square kilometers), is water.
The city is located about 15 miles (24 km) east of McAlester on U.S. Highway 270.
Population Changes
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 2,352 | — | |
| 1910 | 2,963 | 26.0% | |
| 1920 | 3,480 | 17.4% | |
| 1930 | 3,587 | 3.1% | |
| 1940 | 2,596 | −27.6% | |
| 1950 | 2,330 | −10.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,903 | −18.3% | |
| 1970 | 2,121 | 11.5% | |
| 1980 | 2,380 | 12.2% | |
| 1990 | 2,120 | −10.9% | |
| 2000 | 2,102 | −0.8% | |
| 2010 | 2,125 | 1.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,947 | −8.4% | |
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In 2010, there were 2,125 people living in Hartshorne. This included 850 households and 551 families. The city had about 614.5 people per square mile (237.3 people per square kilometer). There were 991 homes, with about 291.6 homes per square mile (112.6 homes per square kilometer).
The people in Hartshorne came from different backgrounds:
- 65.9% were White
- 2.5% were African American
- 20.3% were Native American
- 0.20% were Asian
- 0.10% were Pacific Islander
- 1.1% were from other races
- 9.7% were from two or more races
About 3.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, about 35.8% of households had children under 18 living with them. About 43.4% were married couples living together. The average household had 2.47 people, and the average family had 3.06 people.
The median age in the city was 37.7 years old. This means half the people were younger than 37.7 and half were older. About 34.3% of the population was under 18.
Education in Hartshorne
The Hartshorne Public Schools system includes an elementary school, a junior high, and a high school. The city also has four "Head Start" centers, which help young children prepare for school.
About 2 miles (3.2 km) northeast of Hartshorne is Jones Academy. This is a public boarding school for Native American students who can show proof of their tribal heritage. Many students come from the Choctaw Nation, which includes Pittsburg County. Students at Jones Academy attend Hartshorne Public Schools for junior high and high school, but Jones Academy has its own elementary school.
The Hartshorne Public Library is located in downtown Hartshorne.
Notable People from Hartshorne
- Ed Jeffers, a former professional football player
- Richard Lerblance, an Oklahoma state senator
- Warren Spahn, a famous baseball player in the Hall of Fame
- Anna Wallis Suh, known as the original voice of "Seoul City Sue" during the Korean War
See also
In Spanish: Hartshorne (Oklahoma) para niños
