Old Bliss, Oklahoma facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bliss
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 Bliss
Location in Oklahoma
Bliss
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Noble |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Bliss, also known as Old Bliss, is a small community in Noble County, Oklahoma. It's not an official town or city with its own government. Instead, it's called an unincorporated community. Bliss is located about 1.4 miles (2.3 km) southeast of Marland.
History of Bliss
Bliss has an interesting past, especially because of its connection to a very famous ranch.
The 101 Ranch Connection
Bliss was once known as one of the "101 Ranch towns." The Miller Brothers 101 Ranch was one of the largest and most famous ranches in the United States. It covered a huge area in Oklahoma. Communities like Bliss often grew up around or near these big ranches to support their operations and workers.
The Post Office Story
A post office is a very important part of any community. It helps people send and receive mail, connecting them to the outside world. The post office in Bliss first opened its doors on November 4, 1894. This shows that Bliss was an active and growing place at that time. However, on April 8, 1922, the post office was moved to the nearby town of Marland. This often happens when a smaller community changes or when a nearby town grows bigger.
