Nolia, Oklahoma facts for kids

Nolia was once a small community located in the eastern part of Pushmataha County, Oklahoma, United States. It was about five miles east of a town called Nashoba. Nolia was situated at an elevation of 722 feet, meaning it was 722 feet above sea level. Today, Nolia is considered a "ghost town" because it no longer exists as an active community.

Nolia's Post Office

Nolia had its own United States Post Office for a short time. It opened on October 26, 1912. The post office helped people send and receive mail in the area.

The community and its post office were named after Nolia Johnson. She was the wife of Ben F. Johnson, who was the first postmaster of Nolia. A postmaster is the person in charge of a post office. The post office in Nolia closed on December 15, 1920.

Where Was Nolia Located?

Nolia was found in a beautiful area known as the Little River valley. The community was right next to the Little River itself. Oklahoma State Highway 144 passes close to where Nolia used to be.

To the south of Nolia is Musket Mountain, which is about 1,200 feet tall. To the north are unnamed parts of the Kiamichi Mountains. The rugged Black Fork Creek valley is also located to the north.

Roads and Trails

Much of the land around Nolia is owned by a large timber company. A timber company harvests trees for wood. Because of this, many of the important roads in the area are actually trails.

These trails are sometimes called "highways" and are known by numbers and letters, like "A1" or "B2." They often wind along the tops of mountain ridges. Some of the main trails nearby include the Pickens Creek Trail, Cloudy-Nashoba Trail, Black Fork Trail, and Cripple Mountain Trail.