Holdenville, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Holdenville, Oklahoma
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Location of Holdenville, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Oklahoma | ||
| County | Hughes | ||
| Founded | 1895 | ||
| Incorporated | 1898 | ||
| Government | |||
| • Type | Mayor-Council | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 5.04 sq mi (13.05 km2) | ||
| • Land | 5.02 sq mi (13.00 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 883 ft (269 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 5,934 | ||
| • Density | 1,182.07/sq mi (456.44/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
74848
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| Area codes | 405 and 572 | ||
| FIPS code | 40-35400 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 2410774 | ||
Holdenville is a city in Oklahoma, United States. It is also the main town, or county seat, of Hughes County. In 2020, about 5,934 people lived there.
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History of Holdenville
Holdenville started as a Creek settlement called echo, which means "deer." A man named George B. Fentress had a store there. In 1895, a post office called "Fentress" opened.
Railroad and New Name
In the 1890s, a railroad was being built through the Creek Nation. Workers set up a camp and called it "Holden" after J.F. Holden, a railroad manager. When they tried to get a post office named "Holden," it was rejected because another town was called "Holder." So, they changed the name to "Holdenville," and it was accepted in 1895.
Becoming a Town
In 1898, people living in Holdenville asked for it to become an official town. On November 14, 1898, Holdenville was officially made a town in Indian Territory. D. J. Red became the first mayor. Another railroad line was built through Holdenville between 1900 and 1901.
Choosing the County Seat
In 1908, towns in Hughes County voted to decide which one would be the permanent county seat. Holdenville won this election, making it the main town for the county.
Recent Events
On April 27, 2024, a strong tornado hit Holdenville. It caused a lot of damage and two people sadly died.
Geography and Climate
Holdenville is located about 75 miles (121 km) from Oklahoma City.
Natural Surroundings
The city is near several water bodies. It's about five miles north of Holdenville City Lake, eight miles north of the Canadian River, and six miles north of the Little River. The area has many trees and gentle, rolling hills with small creeks and streams.
The city covers about 4.8 square miles (12.4 km2) of land.
Weather in Holdenville
Holdenville has a climate with warm summers and mild winters.
| Climate data for Holdenville, Oklahoma | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 81 (27) |
90 (32) |
96 (36) |
98 (37) |
98 (37) |
108 (42) |
112 (44) |
118 (48) |
113 (45) |
100 (38) |
88 (31) |
84 (29) |
118 (48) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 50 (10) |
55 (13) |
64 (18) |
73 (23) |
79 (26) |
88 (31) |
94 (34) |
95 (35) |
88 (31) |
76 (24) |
63 (17) |
53 (12) |
73 (23) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 30 (−1) |
33 (1) |
41 (5) |
50 (10) |
59 (15) |
67 (19) |
71 (22) |
70 (21) |
63 (17) |
52 (11) |
40 (4) |
32 (0) |
51 (10) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −12 (−24) |
−9 (−23) |
−1 (−18) |
21 (−6) |
33 (1) |
46 (8) |
50 (10) |
47 (8) |
32 (0) |
14 (−10) |
11 (−12) |
0 (−18) |
−12 (−24) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.1 (53) |
2.0 (51) |
2.8 (71) |
4.2 (110) |
6.0 (150) |
4.6 (120) |
3.3 (84) |
3.2 (81) |
3.9 (99) |
3.3 (84) |
2.4 (61) |
2.2 (56) |
39.9 (1,010) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 2.3 (5.8) |
1.7 (4.3) |
0.7 (1.8) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.7 (1.8) |
5.6 (14) |
| Average rainy days | 4.8 | 4.7 | 5.9 | 6.9 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 6 | 5.8 | 6.1 | 5.4 | 4.1 | 5 | 69.6 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 69 | 67 | 61 | 58 | 66 | 64 | 63 | 59 | 56 | 58 | 60 | 66 | 62 |
| Source 1: weather.com | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: Weatherbase.com | |||||||||||||
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 749 | — | |
| 1910 | 2,296 | 206.5% | |
| 1920 | 2,932 | 27.7% | |
| 1930 | 7,268 | 147.9% | |
| 1940 | 6,632 | −8.8% | |
| 1950 | 6,192 | −6.6% | |
| 1960 | 5,712 | −7.8% | |
| 1970 | 5,181 | −9.3% | |
| 1980 | 5,469 | 5.6% | |
| 1990 | 4,792 | −12.4% | |
| 2000 | 4,732 | −1.3% | |
| 2010 | 5,771 | 22.0% | |
| 2020 | 5,934 | 2.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 4,732 people living in Holdenville. About 24.7% of the population was under 18 years old. The average age was 40 years.
Economy and Jobs
For a long time, Holdenville's economy was mostly based on agriculture. Farmers grew crops like cotton, peanuts, and corn.
Local Businesses
Today, several businesses help the economy.
- The Pork Group, which is part of Tyson Foods, is located here.
- The Holdenville State Fish Hatchery, run by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, raises fish.
- The Davis Correctional Facility is a large prison that provides jobs.
- The Creek Nation Casino is also a source of employment.
Fun and Recreation
Holdenville offers many ways to have fun outdoors.
Holdenville Lake Activities
Since 1934, nearby Holdenville Lake has been a popular spot for outdoor activities.
Annual Fall Festival
Every year, on the first Saturday in October, Holdenville holds its annual Fall Festival. This event includes a parade, a classic car show, and an outdoor market with many booths. The festival used to be called Hog Wild Day and had fun contests like hog-calling!
Stroup Park: A Place to Play
Stroup Park is the main park in Holdenville. It has a playground, baseball diamond, public swimming pool, basketball court, and tennis court. You can also find a skate park, picnic areas, and a disc golf course. The park has a one-mile walking path and a duck pond. Next to it is Rose Park, known for its beautiful flower gardens.
Holdenville City Lake: Water Fun
Holdenville City Lake provides drinking water for Hughes County and is also a great place for water and woodland fun. You can find campsites around the lake, some with RV hook-ups. There's a public bath house with restrooms and showers. The lake has two docks, one for fishing and one for boats. You can use Boats and jet skis in certain areas of the lake. Tubing, knee-boarding, and water skiing are allowed when the water level is good. There are also many ATV trails nearby.
Education
Most of Holdenville is served by the Holdenville Public Schools district, which provides education from elementary to high school. Some areas outside the city are part of Moss Public Schools.
Transportation
Roads
U.S. Route 270
State Highway 48
Airports
The Holdenville Municipal Airport is just 1 mile northwest of town. It has been there since 1943. For bigger flights, Will Rogers World Airport is about 81 miles away.
Railroads
Famous People from Holdenville
Many notable people have connections to Holdenville, including:
- Daren Brown, a manager for the Seattle Mariners baseball team.
- Jackie Brown, a Major League Baseball pitcher.
- "Dizzy" Dean, a famous Major League Baseball pitcher.
- Clu Gulager, an actor.
- Sterlin Harjo, a filmmaker.
- Jack Jacobs, a Canadian Football League quarterback.
- Velma Middleton, a jazz singer.
- T. Boone Pickens, a billionaire businessman in oil and gas.
- Bjo Trimble, a Science fiction fan and writer.
See also
In Spanish: Holdenville (Oklahoma) para niños
