Muse, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Muse, Oklahoma
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 Muse, Oklahoma
Location in Oklahoma
Muse, Oklahoma
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Le Flore |
| Elevation | 745 ft (227 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
74949
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| Area code(s) | 539/918 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1101555 |
Muse is a small place in Le Flore County, Oklahoma, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it's a settlement that isn't officially part of a city or town.
About Muse
Muse is located in the southeastern part of Oklahoma. You can find it along Oklahoma State Highway 63. It is about 17 miles (27 kilometers) southeast of a town called Talihina.
A Look at Muse's Past
Muse has an interesting history, especially with its post office. The first post office in Muse opened on October 1, 1896. At that time, this area was known as Indian Territory.
Later, on December 16, 1926, the post office's name was changed. It became known as Pine Valley, Oklahoma. But the name Muse didn't disappear for long! On May 11, 1927, a new post office named Muse, Oklahoma, was opened. It was set up in a slightly different spot.
When Muse was first established, it was part of the Choctaw Nation. Specifically, it was in Wade County. This county was part of the Apukshunnubbee District within the Choctaw Nation. The Choctaw Nation is a Native American tribal government.
How Muse Got Its Name
The community of Muse was named after a person. It honors Reverend Joseph Muse. He was a Baptist minister.
