Haywood, Oklahoma facts for kids

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Unincorporated community and Census designated place
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Country	United States
State	Oklahoma
County	Pittsburg
Area
• Total	2.08 sq mi (5.38 km2)
• Land	2.08 sq mi (5.38 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	797 ft (243 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	150
• Density	72.15/sq mi (27.86/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code	40-33250
GNIS feature ID	2805320

Haywood is a small community in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's also a Census designated place, which is an area the government defines for counting people.

About Haywood

Haywood is a quiet place located in a part of Oklahoma that used to have many coal mines. It's a community where people live, but it's not officially a city.

Early Days and Name

A post office was first opened in Haywood on September 20, 1904. The community got its name from William D. "Big Bill" Haywood. He was an important leader who worked to help people get fair treatment and better working conditions, especially for miners.

When Haywood was first established, it was part of Tobucksy County within the Choctaw Nation. This area was known as Indian Territory before Oklahoma became a state.

What's in Haywood Today?

The north entrance to the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant is located in Haywood. This plant is a large facility that handles ammunition for the United States Army.

How Many People Live Here?

We can learn about the people living in Haywood by looking at its population. This is sometimes called demographics.

According to the 2020 census, about 150 people live in Haywood. This number helps us understand the size of the community.