Hennessey, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Hennessey, Oklahoma
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| Motto(s):
"A Light on the Prairie"
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Location of Hennessey, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Kingfisher |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.75 sq mi (9.72 km2) |
| • Land | 3.71 sq mi (9.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.12 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,158 ft (353 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,151 |
| • Density | 580.25/sq mi (224.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73742
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| Area code(s) | 405/572 |
| FIPS code | 40-33700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412746 |
Hennessey is a small town in Kingfisher County, Oklahoma, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,151 people lived there. The town's motto is "A Light on the Prairie."
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Discovering Hennessey's Past
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Hennessey is named after Pat Hennessey, an Irish freighter. A freighter was someone who transported goods using wagons. Pat Hennessey was killed near where the town is now in April 1874. It's believed he was killed by either Native American Cheyenne tribesmen or white horse thieves.
You can find the Pat Hennessey Memorial Park at Iowa and Arapaho streets. This park remembers him. Pat Hennessey was first buried in a shallow grave where he died. People passing by would place rocks on his grave to mark it. Later, his body was moved, possibly by his family from Ireland. His remains are not at the Memorial Park site today.
How Hennessey Began
The town of Hennessey was officially planned after the famous land run on April 22, 1889. A land run was an event where people raced to claim land in new territories. The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway built a train line through the area. The first train arrived in Hennessey in September 1889. The town became an official town on June 10, 1890.
Exploring Hennessey's Location
Hennessey is located in northern Kingfisher County. It sits along the historic Chisholm Trail, which was a famous route for moving cattle. Today, this trail is followed by U.S. Route 81. This highway goes south about 18 miles to Kingfisher, which is the main town of the county. It goes north about 20 miles to Enid. Oklahoma State Highway 51 also runs through the north side of Hennessey.
What is Hennessey's Size?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Hennessey covers a total area of about 3.75 square miles (9.7 square kilometers). A small part of this area, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
Understanding Hennessey's Weather
Hennessey has a climate typical of Oklahoma. It experiences warm summers and mild winters. The area gets a good amount of rain, especially in the spring and early summer months.
| Climate data for Hennessey, Oklahoma | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 46.2 (7.9) |
51.7 (10.9) |
62.2 (16.8) |
72.7 (22.6) |
81.0 (27.2) |
89.9 (32.2) |
95.9 (35.5) |
94.3 (34.6) |
85.4 (29.7) |
74.7 (23.7) |
59.8 (15.4) |
48.8 (9.3) |
71.9 (22.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 23.9 (−4.5) |
28.6 (−1.9) |
37.2 (2.9) |
47.6 (8.7) |
56.8 (13.8) |
65.6 (18.7) |
70.6 (21.4) |
68.9 (20.5) |
61.0 (16.1) |
49.6 (9.8) |
37.5 (3.1) |
27.3 (−2.6) |
47.9 (8.8) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.9 (23) |
1.2 (30) |
2.4 (61) |
2.7 (69) |
4.7 (120) |
4.2 (110) |
2.6 (66) |
2.9 (74) |
4.1 (100) |
2.3 (58) |
1.9 (48) |
1.0 (25) |
30.8 (780) |
| Source 1: weather.com | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: Weatherbase.com | |||||||||||||
Who Lives in Hennessey?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 1,367 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,665 | 21.8% | |
| 1920 | 1,310 | −21.3% | |
| 1930 | 1,271 | −3.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,342 | 5.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,264 | −5.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,228 | −2.8% | |
| 1970 | 2,181 | 77.6% | |
| 1980 | 2,287 | 4.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,902 | −16.8% | |
| 2000 | 2,058 | 8.2% | |
| 2010 | 2,131 | 3.5% | |
| 2020 | 2,151 | 0.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 2,058 people living in Hennessey. They lived in 769 households, with 545 of these being families. The town had about 552 people per square mile.
About 36.7% of households had children under 18. Most households (57.9%) were married couples. About 29% of households were not families. The average household had 2.62 people. The average family had 3.18 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 29.1% were under 18. About 18.4% were 65 or older. The average age in Hennessey was 36 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 90 males.
Hennessey High School Athletics
Hennessey High School has a strong tradition in sports. Their teams have won several state championships.
Girls Cross Country State Champions
- 2011 Class 2A
Girls Track State Champions
- 1972 Class 2A
- 1989 Class 2A
- 1990 Class 2A
- 1991 Class A
- 2011 Class 2A
- 2012 Class 2A
Boys Track State Champions
- 2012 Class 2A
Football State Champions
- 2010 Class 2A
- 2011 Class 2A
Baseball State Champions
- 1987 Class 2A
Oklahoma Band Masters State Champions
- 2011 Class 2A
- 2012 Class 2A
Famous People from Hennessey
- Leon Crosswhite: A former NFL fullback who grew up in Hennessey.
- Nicki Aycox (1975–2022): An actress and musician who was born in Hennessey.
See also
In Spanish: Hennessey (Oklahoma) para niños
