Hominy, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Hominy, Oklahoma
𐒹𐓘́͘𐓨𐓘͘𐓵𐓣͘
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Location of Hominy, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Osage |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.97 sq mi (5.09 km2) |
| • Land | 1.97 sq mi (5.09 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 758 ft (231 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 3,329 |
| • Density | 1,693.29/sq mi (653.91/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
74035
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| Area code(s) | 539/918 |
| FIPS code | 40-35850 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410783 |
Hominy is a city in Osage County, Oklahoma, United States. Its name comes from the Osage language, meaning "night-walker." In 2020, about 3,329 people lived there.
Hominy is famous for its all-Native American football team from the 1920s. This team even beat the New York Giants! A movie about their story was filmed in the area in 2013.
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History of Hominy
Hominy officially became a town in 1908. However, people started settling there in the late 1880s. The town's very first mayor was Frederick Drummond.
The Hominy Indians Football Team
From the early 1920s until 1932, Hominy was home to a professional football team made up of Native American players. This team, known as the Hominy Indians, was incredibly good!
In 1927, they famously defeated the New York Giants. The Giants had just been named champions of the National Football League. The Hominy Indians once had an amazing 28-game winning streak. Sadly, the team had to stop playing because of the Great Depression. A movie called "Playground of the Native Son," which tells the story of this team, was shown in Tulsa in 2014.
Correctional Center
A medium-security correctional center was built in Hominy in 1979. It was first named the Jess Dunn Correctional Center. Later, it was renamed the Dick Conner Correctional Center.
In 1983, a difficult event occurred at the facility. Some buildings were damaged, and one person died. After this, the state government helped to rebuild the center.
Geography and Location
Hominy is located about 21 miles (34 km) south of Pawhuska. Pawhuska is the main town in Osage County.
The city covers an area of about 2.0 square miles (5.2 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
People of Hominy
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 760 | — | |
| 1920 | 2,875 | 278.3% | |
| 1930 | 3,485 | 21.2% | |
| 1940 | 3,267 | −6.3% | |
| 1950 | 2,702 | −17.3% | |
| 1960 | 2,866 | 6.1% | |
| 1970 | 2,274 | −20.7% | |
| 1980 | 3,130 | 37.6% | |
| 1990 | 2,342 | −25.2% | |
| 2000 | 2,584 | 10.3% | |
| 2010 | 3,565 | 38.0% | |
| 2020 | 3,329 | −6.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 2,584 people living in Hominy. The city had 1,021 households. Many different groups of people live in Hominy, including White, African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 3.25% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The population is spread out, with many young people and also many older adults. The average age in the city was 36 years old.
Economy and Jobs
Hominy's economy mainly relies on oil production and farming. Butcher House Meats is a local business owned by the Osage Nation. It processes bison and cattle meat.
Some of the biggest employers in the area include the Osage Casino-Hominy, Cleveland Walmart, and the Dick Conner Correctional Center. The correctional center is a facility for men that opened in 1979.
Arts and Culture
Hominy has several buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are important historical sites. Some of them include the Marland Filling Station, the Hominy School, and the Fred and Adeline Drummond House.
The old MKT Train Depot, built around 1910, is now a museum. It has many small model trains and even a full-size train car!
You can also see cool outdoor murals by local artist Cha’ Tullis in Hominy. He also created a metal sculpture called “New Territory” on a hill near downtown.
Parks and Recreation
Hominy Municipal Lake is a great place for outdoor fun. It's a large lake, about 165 acres (67 hectares), with boat ramps and a fishing dock.
Even though trains don't run through Hominy anymore, the old train route has been turned into a walking and biking path called the Katy Trail.
Sports and Activities
Hominy is very proud of its sports teams, especially the Hominy Bucks! Their colors are purple and white, and their mascot is a Native American warrior.
Football Success
The Hominy Bucks high school football team is one of the best in Oklahoma. They have won five state championship titles in 1973, 1982, 1983, 2001, and 2016. They have also won 25 district championships!
The Bucks have some exciting rivalries. The "Arkansas River Rivalry" is played every year against Cleveland High School, and it's one of the oldest rivalries in the state, starting in 1922. Another big game is the "Battle of the Osage" against Pawhuska, also played almost every year since 1922.
Many talented athletes have come from Hominy's football teams:
- Zaven Collins was the quarterback for the 2016 State Championship team. He later played for Tulsa University and won several national awards as a defensive player. In 2021, he was chosen by the Arizona Cardinals in the NFL Draft.
- Les Graham played for the Detroit Lions in 1938.
- Kenny Rader was Hominy's first All-State football player in 1960.
- Harry Roy Red Eagle was an All-State and Prep All-American player in 1961. His jersey number (#30) is the only one retired by Hominy High School.
- Bob Hudson played for the Green Bay Packers and Oakland Raiders.
- Jesse Hudson played for the New York Giants.
- Mike Hudson played for the San Diego Chargers.
Basketball and Track
Hominy's Boys Basketball Teams have also won two state championships in 1945 and 1982. Some players like Amos Shadlow Jr. and Steven Lookout went on to play for the University of Tulsa. The Lady Bucks (girls' team) have also had players go on to play in college.
The Hominy Boys Track and Field teams have won four state team titles in 1976, 1981, 1983, and 2000. Many athletes from Hominy have been recognized as All-State in football, basketball, and track.
Other Activities
Hominy's Baseball Teams have also been strong, with players like Marques Davis who played at Oklahoma State University.
The Hominy High School Band was the Class 1A champion in 2000. The high school cheerleading squad has won five state championships!
Education
Students in Hominy attend schools within the Hominy Public Schools district. The Osage Nation Education Department, which helps with education for the Osage Nation, is also located near Hominy.
Transportation
Hominy is located northwest of Tulsa, where SH-20 and SH-99 meet.
The Hominy Municipal Airport is just north of town and has a paved runway for small planes. For bigger flights, people use Tulsa International Airport, which is about 42 miles (68 km) away.
Notable people
- Mildred Andrews Boggess (1915-1987), a pipe organ professor at the University of Oklahoma.
- Zaven Collins (b. 1999), a linebacker for the Arizona Cardinals.
- Mavis Doering (1929–2007), an award-winning Cherokee basket weaver and teacher.
- Gentner Drummond (b. 1963), a lawyer, businessman, and Attorney General of Oklahoma.
- Floyd Gass (1927-2006), a football coach at Oklahoma State University.
- Bob Hudson (b. 1948), an NFL player.
- Kenneth M. Taylor (1919–2006), a brigadier general during World War II.
See also
In Spanish: Hominy (Oklahoma) para niños
