Middleberg, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Middleberg, Oklahoma
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 Middleberg, Oklahoma
Location in Oklahoma
Middleberg, Oklahoma
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Grady |
| Elevation | 1,306 ft (398 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2805340 |
Middleberg is a small, quiet community located in Grady County, Oklahoma, in the United States. It's sometimes spelled "Middleburg." This area is found along the old path of US Highway 62, right between the towns of Blanchard and Chickasha.
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Discover Middleberg, Oklahoma
Middleberg is an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that aren't officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of Grady County, Oklahoma, and the county government helps manage the area.
A Stop on the Old Railroad
Long ago, Middleberg was an important stop on a train line called the Oklahoma Central Railroad. This railroad was also known as "the OCR." Today, Middleberg is a peaceful, rural community, meaning it's mostly countryside with farms and open spaces.
How Middleberg Got Its Name
People in Middleberg have two main ideas about how their community got its name:
- One idea is that it's called Middleberg because it's located right in the middle of the route between Chickasha and Blanchard.
- Another story suggests it was named after Gerritt Middleberg. He was a representative for Dutch investors who helped fund the Oklahoma Central Railroad.
Schools and Community Life
Students living in Middleberg attend local schools up to the eighth grade. After that, they go to high school in the nearby town of Blanchard. Besides the schools, another important place in the community is the Middleberg Baptist Church.
