Verdigris, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Verdigris, Oklahoma
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Verdigris Town Hall
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Rogers |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.65 sq mi (14.62 km2) |
| • Land | 5.65 sq mi (14.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 600 ft (200 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,256 |
| • Density | 930.76/sq mi (359.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
74019
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| Area code(s) | 539/918 |
| FIPS code | 40-14700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413429 |
Verdigris is a town in Rogers County, Oklahoma, United States. It is part of the Tulsa metropolitan area. The town is located along what used to be U.S. Highway 66, now called State Highway 66. This road connects the towns of Catoosa and Claremore. In 2020, the population of Verdigris was 5,256 people.
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History of Verdigris
Verdigris gets its name from the nearby Verdigris River. French traders settled in this area in the late 1700s and named the river. Several Native American tribes, like the Osage, Delaware, and Cherokee, lived along the Verdigris River.
The community of Verdigris has existed since before Oklahoma became a state in 1907. In the late 1880s, the St. Louis-San Francisco Railway called the area the "Verdigris Switch." Schools in Verdigris were started in the early 1900s. The famous U.S. Route 66, also known as "America's Mother Road," was routed through Verdigris in the late 1920s.
Verdigris is growing quickly. Between 2000 and 2010, its population increased by 119%.
Climate in Verdigris
The average temperature in Verdigris each year is 60 degrees Fahrenheit. On average, there are 66 days a year when the temperature goes above 90 degrees Fahrenheit. There are also about 25 days a year when the temperature drops to 20 degrees Fahrenheit or lower.
The town gets about 43.45 inches of rain each year. The growing season for plants lasts for 208 days.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 659 | — | |
| 2010 | 3,993 | 505.9% | |
| 2020 | 5,256 | 31.6% | |
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A census is an official count of the population. According to the 2010 census, 3,993 people lived in Verdigris. There were 1,598 homes.
Most of the people in Verdigris are White (77.41%). A significant number are Native American (13.30%). Other groups include Asian (0.55%), Black (0.43%), and people of two or more races (6.74%).
Economy and Jobs
Verdigris is mainly a small farming community. It is also home to a large factory called CF Industries’ Verdigris Nitrogen Facility. This factory makes important products like anhydrous ammonia and other chemicals used in farming.
The facility covers 800 acres (about 3.2 square kilometers) and employs around 200 people. Its UAN (urea ammonium nitrate) production part can make 2.0 million tons each year. This makes it the second-largest facility of its kind in North America.
Famous People from Verdigris
- Peyton Battenfield - A baseball player who plays for the Cleveland Guardians.
- Rotnei Clarke - A professional basketball player.
- Steve Gage - A football player who played for the University of Tulsa and then the Washington Redskins in the NFL.
- Zach Loyd - A soccer player who played as a defender or midfielder for FC Dallas.
See also
In Spanish: Verdigris (Oklahoma) para niños
