Skedee, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Skedee, Oklahoma
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Location of Skedee, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Pawnee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.14 sq mi (0.35 km2) |
| • Land | 0.14 sq mi (0.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 830 ft (250 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 62 |
| • Density | 459.26/sq mi (177.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 40-67800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413292 |
Skedee is a small town located in Pawnee County, Oklahoma, in the United States. It's found northwest of Tulsa, northeast of Stillwater, and southeast of Ponca City.
In 2020, the town had a population of 62 people. This was a 21.6% increase from the 51 people counted in 2010.
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Skedee's Past: A Brief History
Skedee was first known as "Lemert." This name came from the Lemert family, who owned land in the area. In 1902, when a post office opened, the town was renamed "Skedee." This new name honored the Skidi Pawnee people.
Between 1900 and 1904, the Eastern Oklahoma Railway built a train line through Skedee. Steam engines would stop at Crystal Creek to get water. A cotton gin (a machine that separates cotton fibers) and a grain elevator (a building for storing grain) were also built.
Sadly, a big flood in 1957 destroyed the train line. The Skedee post office later closed its doors in 1963. Today, Skedee is a commuter town. Many residents travel to nearby cities like Stillwater and Pawnee for work.
What to See: Points of Interest
In the main part of Skedee, you can find a statue from 1926. This statue honors two important figures:
- Osage Chief Bacon Rind
- Colonel Ellsworth Walters (1866–1946)
Colonel Walters lived in Skedee. He was famous for auctioning off oil leases for the Osage Nation in the 1920s.
Where is Skedee? Geography
Skedee is a very small town. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers about 0.1 square miles (0.35 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Skedee? Population Data
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 289 | — | |
| 1920 | 268 | −7.3% | |
| 1930 | 272 | 1.5% | |
| 1940 | 235 | −13.6% | |
| 1950 | 170 | −27.7% | |
| 1960 | 128 | −24.7% | |
| 1970 | 117 | −8.6% | |
| 1980 | 117 | 0.0% | |
| 1990 | 96 | −17.9% | |
| 2000 | 102 | 6.3% | |
| 2010 | 51 | −50.0% | |
| 2020 | 62 | 21.6% | |
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In 2000, there were 102 people living in Skedee. These people lived in 38 households, and 22 of these were families. The town had about 769 people per square mile (297 people per square kilometer). There were 41 homes in total.
Most people in Skedee were White (96.08%). A small number were Native American (1.96%), and 1.96% were from two or more races.
About 39.5% of households had children under 18 living there. More than half (55.3%) were married couples. About 34.2% of all households were single individuals. Many older people (65 or older) lived alone. The average household had 2.68 people.
The population was spread out by age:
- 31.4% were under 18 years old.
- 31.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- The median age in the town was 28 years.
See also
In Spanish: Skedee (Oklahoma) para niños
