Scipio, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Scipio, Oklahoma
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 Scipio, Oklahoma
Location in Oklahoma
Scipio, Oklahoma
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Pittsburg |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.69 sq mi (1.80 km2) |
| • Land | 0.69 sq mi (1.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 53 |
| • Density | 76.48/sq mi (29.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 918 & 539 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2805353 |
Scipio is a small place in Oklahoma, United States. It is not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it is called an unincorporated community. Scipio is located in Pittsburg County, about 12 miles northwest of a larger city called McAlester.
Who Lives in Scipio?
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| 2020 | 53 | — | |
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Demographics is a fancy word for studying how many people live in a place. According to the 2020 U.S. Census, only 53 people lived in Scipio. This information comes from the official U.S. government count that happens every ten years.
The History of Scipio
Scipio got its name from a nearby stream called Scipio Creek. The creek itself was named after a famous Roman general from ancient times, Scipio Africanus.
When Scipio was first settled, it was part of a different area. It was located in Tobucksy County, which was part of the Choctaw Nation. The Choctaw Nation was a large area of land belonging to the Choctaw people.
A post office opened in Scipio on January 24, 1890. At that time, the area was known as Indian Territory. This was before Oklahoma became a state.
