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Haskell, Oklahoma
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Location of Haskell, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Muskogee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.07 sq mi (13.13 km2) |
| • Land | 5.03 sq mi (13.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) |
| Elevation | 587 ft (179 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,626 |
| • Density | 323.20/sq mi (124.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
74436
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| Area code(s) | 539/918 |
| FIPS code | 40-32900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412732 |
Haskell is a town in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States. As of March 2024, it is officially a city. In 2020, about 1,626 people lived there.
Haskell was started in 1904. It was built along the Midland Valley Railroad. The town was named after Charles N. Haskell. He later became the first governor of Oklahoma in 1907.
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History of Haskell
Haskell was founded near an older town called Sawokla. Sawokla was a Muscogee (Creek) Nation town. It already had a post office, a store, and a cotton gin.
Early Days and Growth
The land where Haskell was built belonged to Amos Rolland. He was a member of the Creek Nation. When the railroad was finished in 1904, the store and cotton gin moved from Sawokla to Haskell.
The first store in Haskell was started in a tent. It was run by two brothers from Syria. Haskell's first post office opened in 1902. Nat Lambertson, who owned a hardware store, was the first postmaster.
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The railroad helped farmers send their crops to other markets. They shipped grain, hay, corn, melons, and cotton. By 1907, when Oklahoma became a state, 720 people lived in Haskell.
In 1909, the Robertson Memorial Presbyterian Church was built. It was named after a famous missionary family. This church building is still used today.
Oil Discovery and Modern Changes
In 1910, gas and oil were found near Haskell. This brought a lot of wealth to the town. Haskell soon got paved streets, sidewalks, electric lights, and water systems.
In 1969, a new highway, the Tulsa-Muskogee Turnpike, was built. It went around Haskell instead of through it. This meant fewer cars passed through town. Many local businesses lost money because of this change.
In March 2024, the people of Haskell voted for a new way to run their town. It changed from a "Town" to a "City Manager" form of government.
Haskell's Location
Haskell is located about 19 miles (31 km) northwest of Muskogee.
The town covers an area of about 2.2 square miles (5.7 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Haskell
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 857 | — | |
| 1920 | 2,196 | 156.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,682 | −23.4% | |
| 1940 | 1,572 | −6.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,676 | 6.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,887 | 12.6% | |
| 1970 | 2,063 | 9.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,953 | −5.3% | |
| 1990 | 2,143 | 9.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,765 | −17.6% | |
| 2010 | 2,007 | 13.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,626 | −19.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 1,765 people living in Haskell. There were 679 households, which are groups of people living together. About 482 of these were families.
Most people in Haskell were White (72.75%). There were also African American (8.90%) and Native American (10.88%) residents. A small number of people were from other backgrounds.
About 32% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.54 people. The average family had 3.06 people.
The median age in Haskell was 38 years old. This means half the people were older than 38 and half were younger.
Getting Around Haskell
Haskell is served by several main roads. These include US Route 64, Oklahoma State Highway 72, and Oklahoma State Highway 104.
US Route 62 and Oklahoma State Highway 16 meet just south of the town.
There is also a small airport called Haskell Airport. It is about 1 mile northeast of Haskell. It has a paved runway for planes.
For bigger flights, people can use Tulsa International Airport. This airport is about 35 miles (56 km) north of Haskell.
How Haskell is Governed
As of March 2024, Haskell has a "City Manager Council" form of government. This means citizens vote for four trustees, one from each of four areas called "wards." A fifth trustee is elected from anywhere in the town.
These five trustees make up the town's board. They create the town's laws and policies. The mayor is chosen from among these trustees.
Fun Things to Do in Haskell
Haskell Lake is a popular spot for fishing. It is about 3 miles (4.8 km) northwest of the town center. The lake is about 14 acres (5.7 hectares) in size. It was created by the WPA, a government program from the past.
The Arkansas River is just east of Haskell. It also offers chances to fish, especially for catfish. However, you often need to go through private land to reach the river.
The town also has Haskell City Park. This park is where the town holds its "Frontier Day" celebration.
See also
In Spanish: Haskell (Oklahoma) para niños
