Parkland, Oklahoma facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Parkland, Oklahoma
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 Parkland, Oklahoma
Location in Oklahoma
Parkland, Oklahoma
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Lincoln |
| Elevation | 965 ft (294 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 539/918 |
| FIPS code | 40-00700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1096445 |
Parkland is a small, quiet place in Oklahoma, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Parkland is located in the northern part of Lincoln County.
You can find Parkland about 4 miles (6.4 km) south of a town called Agra. The name "Parkland" was chosen to describe the area. It sounded like a nice, open place with lots of land.
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Parkland's Early Days
The land where Parkland sits today was opened for new settlers on September 28, 1891. This happened during an event called the Land Run of 1891. People rushed to claim land and start new lives.
A few years later, on December 19, 1894, the Parkland Post Office opened. This was an important step for the community. McShelly Fishback was the very first postmaster, helping people send and receive mail. However, the post office eventually closed its doors on June 15, 1918.
A Powerful Tornado Strikes
Life in early Parkland wasn't always easy. On May 30, 1897, a strong tornado hit the community. This powerful storm destroyed several homes. Sadly, two people lost their lives, and many others were hurt. It was a very difficult time for the small settlement.
Moving to Kendrick
In 1902, a new town called Kendrick was being planned nearby. To encourage businesses to move, Kendrick offered free land lots to business owners in Parkland. This meant some businesses decided to leave Parkland and set up shop in the new town.
Connecting with Telephones
Even though Parkland was a small community, it played a part in connecting other towns. The Parkland Telephone Company was formed. This company built telephone lines that linked Chandler and Stroud with Parkland and Cushing. These lines helped people communicate across the area. Later, another company, the Arkansas Valley Telephone Company, bought these important telephone lines.
