Morrison, Oklahoma facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Morrison, Oklahoma
Town
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Country	United States
State	Oklahoma
County	Noble
Area
• Total	1.39 sq mi (3.61 km2)
• Land	1.39 sq mi (3.61 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	935 ft (285 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	723
• Density	518.65/sq mi (200.20/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	73061
Area code(s)	580
FIPS code	40-49450
GNIS feature ID	1095526

Morrison is a small town located in southeastern Noble County, Oklahoma, in the United States. In 2020, about 723 people lived there. This number was 733 in 2010, showing a slight decrease.

History of Morrison

Morrison is in an area once known as the Cherokee Outlet. This land was set aside for the Cherokee Nation in 1835. Before that, it was a hunting ground for the Osage people.

The Land Run of 1893

In September 1893, the Cherokee Outlet was opened for new settlers. This event was called the Cherokee Strip Land Run. People raced to claim land, and soon, the Morrison community began to form in 1894.

How Morrison Got Its Name

The land where Morrison grew belonged to Roselda Morrison, wife of James Morrison. Nearby, a man named Autry built a store. This store became a post office called Autry in 1893.

In February 1894, James Morrison bought the store. The post office was then renamed Morrison. James Morrison also gave 40 acres of his land for the town. The town was officially mapped out in August 1894. Morrison became an official town on August 13, 1894.

Railroad and Oil Discoveries

In 1902, the town's business area moved a bit south. This happened when a railroad, the Arkansas Valley and Western Railroad, built its tracks through Morrison. This railroad later became part of the St. Louis and San Francisco Railway system.

Having a railroad was a big deal for Morrison. It helped the town become a center for farming. Ranchers and wheat farmers used the railroad to transport their goods.

Morrison's economy got another boost between 1915 and 1919. Large natural gas fields were found east of town in Pawnee County. These were the biggest gas fields discovered in Oklahoma at that time. Pipelines were built to send the gas to Oklahoma City.

Later, in 1923, oil was found north of Morrison. These discoveries helped protect the town. Many other farm towns struggled after World War I, but Morrison did well because of its oil and gas.

Geography of Morrison

Morrison is located about 16 miles (26 km) east of Perry.

The United States Census Bureau says that Morrison covers about 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.

Population and People

The population of Morrison has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived there:

In 2000, there were 636 people living in Morrison. About 36% of the homes had children under 18. The average household had about 2.5 people.

The median age in town was 34 years old. This means half the people were younger than 34, and half were older. About 29% of the population was under 18.

Education and Sports

Morrison has its own school system.

Morrison Wildcats Sports

The local sports teams are called the Wildcats. They are famous for their success in eight-man football. The Wildcats have won 13 state championships in this sport. They also won one Class A state championship in 2008.

Their championship years include:

• 1984
• 1986
• 1988
• 1989
• 1990
• 1991
• 1992
• 1993
• 1994
• 2003
• 2005
• 2006
• 2007
• 2008

The Wildcats also had an amazing winning streak. They won 90 games in a row from 1988 to 1995!

Points of Interest

• Morrison Arboretum: A place where different kinds of trees and plants are grown for study and display.

See also

In Spanish: Morrison (Oklahoma) para niños