Pumpkin Center, Muskogee County, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Pumpkin Center, Oklahoma
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 Pumpkin Center, Oklahoma
Location in Oklahoma
Pumpkin Center, Oklahoma
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Muskogee |
| Elevation | 597 ft (182 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1100769 |
Pumpkin Center is a small community in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States. It is not an official town or city, but a place where people live. You can find it about 14 miles east of the city of Muskogee.
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Other Pumpkin Centers in Oklahoma
It might sound confusing, but there are actually a few places named Pumpkin Center in Oklahoma! This article is about the one in Muskogee County.
Pumpkin Center in Okmulgee County
There is another Pumpkin Center in Okmulgee County. This one is about 10 miles northeast of the city of Okmulgee.
Pumpkin Center in Comanche County
You can also find a Pumpkin Center in Comanche County. It is located about 10 miles east of Lawton.
Pumpkin Center in Cherokee County
Finally, there's a Pumpkin Center in Cherokee County. This community is about 7.5 miles northeast of Braggs.
How Did Pumpkin Center Get Its Name?
It's a fun name, but no one knows for sure how Pumpkin Center got its name! However, the name "Pumpkin Center" became very well-known because of a popular artist named Cal Stewart.
Who Was Cal Stewart?
Cal Stewart was a spoken-word recording artist in the late 1800s and early 1900s. He was famous for his funny recordings.
Uncle Josh Weathersby
Stewart often played a character named Uncle Josh Weathersby. Uncle Josh was a bit silly and came from a made-up town called "Pumpkin Center" or "Punkin Center." His recordings would describe what life was like in this fictional Pumpkin Center. They also talked about Uncle Josh's funny adventures when he visited big cities like New York City. Because of these popular recordings, the name "Pumpkin Center" became widely recognized.
