Roosevelt, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Roosevelt, Oklahoma
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Location of Roosevelt, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Kiowa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.49 sq mi (1.27 km2) |
| • Land | 0.49 sq mi (1.27 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,460 ft (450 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 254 |
| • Density | 516.26/sq mi (199.48/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73564
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| Area code(s) | 580 |
| FIPS code | 40-63900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412575 |
Roosevelt is a small town located in Kiowa County, Oklahoma, in the United States. In 2020, about 254 people lived there. The town got its name from President Theodore Roosevelt.
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History of Roosevelt
The town of Roosevelt was first planned in 1901. It was going to be called Parkersburg. This was before the Kiowa, Comanche, and Apache lands were opened up.
However, there was already another town named Parkersburg. So, a man named Charlie Parker changed the name to Roosevelt. He had served with Theodore Roosevelt in the Spanish–American War. A post office opened in Roosevelt on October 31, 1901. President Theodore Roosevelt even visited the town in 1903!
In 1907, 173 people lived in Roosevelt. The number of people grew to 744 by 1940. After that, the population slowly became smaller. In 2020, 254 people called Roosevelt home.
Where is Roosevelt Located?
Roosevelt is in Oklahoma. It covers about 0.5 square miles (1.27 square kilometers) of land.
The town is found where two main roads meet: US Route 183 and Oklahoma State Highway 19. If you go southeast from Roosevelt, you can find Great Plains State Park and Tom Steed Reservoir. These are great places for outdoor activities.
Population of Roosevelt
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 298 | — | |
| 1920 | 362 | 21.5% | |
| 1930 | 721 | 99.2% | |
| 1940 | 744 | 3.2% | |
| 1950 | 679 | −8.7% | |
| 1960 | 495 | −27.1% | |
| 1970 | 353 | −28.7% | |
| 1980 | 396 | 12.2% | |
| 1990 | 323 | −18.4% | |
| 2000 | 280 | −13.3% | |
| 2010 | 248 | −11.4% | |
| 2020 | 254 | 2.4% | |
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In 2000, there were 280 people living in Roosevelt. About 19.6% of the people were under 18 years old. About 25.7% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in the town was 43 years.
Famous People from Roosevelt
General Tommy Franks is a well-known person who lives near Roosevelt. He used to be a very important leader in the US Army. He moved to a large property southeast of Roosevelt after he retired in 2003.
See also
In Spanish: Roosevelt (Oklahoma) para niños
