Sherwood, Oklahoma facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sherwood, Oklahoma
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Country | United States |
State | Oklahoma |
County | McCurtain |
Elevation | 1,040 ft (320 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code(s) | Area code 580 |
GNIS feature ID | 1100830 |
Sherwood is a small, unincorporated community located in McCurtain County, Oklahoma, in the United States. An unincorporated community means it's a group of homes or buildings that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. It's like a neighborhood that's part of a larger county.
Sherwood is found about 4 miles (6.4 km) southeast of another community called Bethel. It's a quiet place in the southeastern part of Oklahoma.
History of Sherwood
How Sherwood Got Its Name
The community of Sherwood was named after an early settler in the area. His name was Sherwood Davis. It's common for places to be named after important people who helped start or develop the area.
Early Days and the Post Office
A post office is a place where you can send and receive mail. It's often one of the first official buildings in a new community. Sherwood got its very own post office on March 20, 1912. This was an important step for the community, making it easier for people to communicate and get their mail.