Preston, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Preston
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 Preston
Location in Oklahoma
Preston
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Okmulgee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.46 sq mi (1.18 km2) |
| • Land | 0.46 sq mi (1.18 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 169 |
| • Density | 369.80/sq mi (142.64/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 40-60650 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2805349 |
Preston is a small community in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. In 2020, about 169 people lived there. Preston got its name from Harry Preston, an oilman from Okmulgee, and its post office opened way back on December 13, 1909.
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Preston's Past: From Oil to Trains
Preston used to be known as Hamilton Switch. Long ago, it was a very busy and successful place. This was mainly because of the oil boom, when lots of oil was discovered in the area. Many nearby communities also grew quickly because of the oil industry.
Later, when the oil business slowed down in Preston, the community found new ways to thrive. It became an important stop for trains, where they could get supplies. It was also used for cattle trails, and trains would load water from Frisco Lake.
Life in Preston Today
Even though it's a small community, Preston has several important places and businesses.
- It has two schools, helping local kids get their education.
- There are three churches, serving the spiritual needs of the community.
- For daily needs, you can find a gas station and a feed store.
- Local businesses include a heating and air conditioning company and a hair salon.
- Preston also has a fire protection business and the offices for Oklahoma Rural Water District No. 2, which helps provide water to the area.
Who Lives in Preston?
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| 2020 | 169 | — | |
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The latest count of people living in Preston was in 2020. At that time, 169 people called Preston home.
Learning in Preston
The local school district for Preston is called Preston Public School. This district helps educate the children and teens living in the community.
Getting Around Preston
Preston is located along U.S. Route 75. This is a major road that runs north and south across a large part of the United States. It stretches all the way from the border with Canada in Minnesota down to Dallas, Texas.
You can also find Old Highway 75 in Preston. This used to be the main two-lane road for US-75. It runs north from Preston to Beggs and south to Okmulgee.
