Peckham, Oklahoma facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Peckham, Oklahoma
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 Peckham, Oklahoma
Location in Oklahoma
Peckham, Oklahoma
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Kay |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.18 sq mi (0.48 km2) |
| • Land | 0.18 sq mi (0.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,109 ft (338 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 38 |
| • Density | 206.52/sq mi (79.73/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 580 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2805347 |
Peckham is a very small place in Kay County, Oklahoma, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's managed as part of the larger county.
About Peckham
Peckham is located about 9 miles northeast of a town called Blackwell. It is a very small community, covering an area of about 0.18 square miles.
A Little Bit of History
Peckham was named after a man called Ed L. Peckham. He was important because he helped develop railroads. Railroads were super important a long time ago for moving people and goods across the country. A post office opened in Peckham on July 15, 1899. Post offices were vital for sending letters and packages before the internet and phones were common.
Who Lives in Peckham?
According to information from the year 2020, only 38 people live in Peckham. This makes it a very small and quiet community.
