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Washington, Oklahoma
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Location of Washington, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | McClain |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.46 sq mi (3.79 km2) |
| • Land | 1.45 sq mi (3.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,125 ft (343 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 673 |
| • Density | 464.46/sq mi (179.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73093
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| Area code(s) | 405 |
| FIPS code | 40-78700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413452 |
Washington is a small town in McClain County, Oklahoma, United States. In 2020, about 673 people lived there. This was a small increase from its population in 2010.
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History of Washington, Oklahoma
A post office opened in Washington in 1904. The town was not named after George Washington, the first U.S. President. Instead, it was named to honor a Caddo chief. His name was "Little Boy" George Washington. He used to live near the area.
In 1907, the Oklahoma Central Railway was built. It passed through McClain County. A local resident, Hoyt Turner, and his wife, Daisy Willis, wanted to start a town. They asked the court to remove special rules from their land. These rules were called "restrictions."
The court approved their request in December 1907. This happened shortly after Oklahoma became a state. Washington was the first town to have these land rules removed for this reason.
Geography and Location
Washington is a small town. It covers about 1.0 square mile (2.6 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
The town is located along State Highway 24. It is about 10 miles (16 km) northwest of a town called Purcell.
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 336 | — | |
| 1930 | 400 | 19.0% | |
| 1940 | 359 | −10.2% | |
| 1950 | 292 | −18.7% | |
| 1960 | 278 | −4.8% | |
| 1970 | 322 | 15.8% | |
| 1980 | 477 | 48.1% | |
| 1990 | 279 | −41.5% | |
| 2000 | 520 | 86.4% | |
| 2010 | 618 | 18.8% | |
| 2020 | 675 | 9.2% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 685 | 10.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, 520 people lived in Washington. There were 186 households, which are groups of people living together. Most households (65.1%) were married couples. About 42.5% of households had children under 18.
The average household had 2.80 people. The average family had 3.18 people. About 31.7% of the population was under 18 years old. The median age was 32 years. This means half the people were younger than 32 and half were older.
Most people in Washington were White (92.12%). Some were Native American (2.88%). A small number were from other backgrounds. About 4.23% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Washington Public Schools
Washington is home to Washington Public Schools. It has one school that teaches students from kindergarten to 12th grade. The school is located at 101 E. Kirby, Washington, OK 73093.
The school's mascot is the Warrior. Their school colors are red and white. The Purcell Dragons are their main rivals in sports. In the 2006–07 school year, almost all students (94.7%) graduated. There were about 17 students for every teacher. A total of 916 students were enrolled.
Students at Washington Public Schools can play many sports. These include softball, football, basketball, and baseball. They also have cheerleading, golf, and track.
There are also many clubs and activities. Students can join the academic team or the band. Other options include FCCLA, FFA, and the newspaper club. There are also NHS, science club, STUCO, and yearbook.
Famous People from Washington
- Nick Blackburn: He used to be a pitcher for the Minnesota Twins baseball team. After he stopped playing professionally in 2015, he became the baseball coach for Washington High School.
- Lometa Odom (1933–2017): She was a basketball player and coach. She is a member of the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame.
- James Winchester: He is a long snapper for the Kansas City Chiefs. This is a professional football team in the National Football League.
See also
In Spanish: Washington (Oklahoma) para niños
