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Medford, Oklahoma
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Grant County Courthouse (2017)
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Location of Medford within Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Grant |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.08 sq mi (2.80 km2) |
| • Land | 1.08 sq mi (2.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,089 ft (332 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 932 |
| • Density | 863.76/sq mi (333.40/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
73759
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| Area code(s) | 580 |
| FIPS code | 40-47300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411068 |
Medford is a city in Oklahoma, United States. It is the main town, or county seat, of Grant County. In 2010, about 996 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 932.
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History of Medford
Medford was named after Medford, Massachusetts. That was the hometown of a railroad official.
Before September 16, 1893, a railway was built through the area. This railway was called the Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railway. It later became the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad. On September 16, 1893, the Cherokee Outlet was opened for people to settle there.
A post office opened in Medford on October 31, 1893. The people living there voted to make Medford an official town on March 10, 1894. In 1897, another railway, the Gulf Railroad, also came through Medford. It later became the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway.
Medford was in a region where a lot of wheat was grown. So, it became an important place for farming and trade. It had a flour mill and places to store grain. By 1909, the town had three banks and three weekly newspapers.
On May 27, 1908, people in Grant County voted. They chose Medford to be the county seat. This means it's where the county government offices are located. A new courthouse was opened on July 4, 1910. Sadly, a big fire on June 25, 1911, destroyed five blocks of buildings.
On July 9, 2022, there was an incident at a plant near the city. This caused people living close by to leave their homes for a short time.
Geography of Medford
Medford is located where two main roads meet. These are U.S. Highway 81 and State Highway 11. The city covers about 1.1 square miles (2.8 km2) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Population Details
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 551 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,110 | 101.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,050 | −5.4% | |
| 1930 | 1,084 | 3.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,121 | 3.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,350 | 20.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,223 | −9.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,304 | 6.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,419 | 8.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,172 | −17.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,172 | 0.0% | |
| 2010 | 996 | −15.0% | |
| 2020 | 932 | −6.4% | |
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In 2000, Medford had 1,172 people living in 480 households. About 30.4% of these households had children under 18. Many households were married couples living together. About 24.7% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age was 41 years.
Education in Medford
Students in Medford attend schools run by Medford Public Schools.
Notable People from Medford
- James Kilian, a professional football player.
- Dennis Reimer, a U.S. Army general. He was once the Army Chief of Staff.
- Apollo Soucek (1897–1955), a test pilot and vice admiral in the U.S. Navy.
- Travis Unwin (also known as Evo Terra), a podcaster, author, and businessman.
See also
In Spanish: Medford (Oklahoma) para niños
