Pharoah, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Pharoah
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Okfuskee |
| Elevation | 768 ft (234 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1096590 |
Pharoah is an unincorporated community in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma. It is 9 miles east of Okemah. The community was named after a rancher and cattleman, O.J. Pharoah. Oil and gas production have historically been important industries in Okfuskee County, and, in the 1920s, oil wells were drilled around Pharoah. A post office opened in Pharoah on June 8, 1921.
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