Winchester, Oklahoma facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Winchester, Oklahoma
Town
Location of Winchester, Oklahoma
Country	United States
State	Oklahoma
County	Okmulgee
Area
• Total	5.45 sq mi (14.13 km2)
• Land	5.45 sq mi (14.13 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	840 ft (260 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	546
• Density	100.11/sq mi (38.65/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code	40-81575
GNIS feature ID	2413493

Winchester is a small town located in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, United States. In 2020, about 546 people lived there. This was a small increase from the 516 people counted in 2010.

Winchester is a newer community. It officially became a town on February 18, 1974. It is important not to confuse this Winchester with an older settlement of the same name. That older place was in Woods County, Oklahoma, closer to the Kansas border.

History of Winchester, Oklahoma

Winchester started as a place for homes in 1959. A person named William D. Crews bought 2,500 acres of land for this purpose. He wanted to create a peaceful community for people who felt tired of city life in Tulsa.

The town officially formed on February 18, 1974. By 1980, about 150 people lived in Winchester. Even by 2000, the town did not have its own stores or city services. Nearby Beggs provides many services for Winchester. These include telephone, mail, schools, and fire protection.

Where is Winchester Located?

Winchester is about 25 miles (40 km) south of downtown Tulsa. The town's boundaries stretch from U.S. Route 75 on the west. This is a major highway that runs north and south. The town goes about 3 miles (5 km) east of the highway.

To the north, Winchester reaches 241st Street. To the south, it extends to Oklahoma State Highway 16. Even though Winchester residents have a Beggs mailing address, the town of Beggs is actually southwest of Winchester. It is also on the other side of U.S. Route 75.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Winchester covers about 4.5 square miles (11.7 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.

Who Lives in Winchester?

In 2000, there were 424 people living in Winchester. These people lived in 153 households, and 123 of these were families. The town had about 94 people per square mile (36 people per square kilometer). There were 169 homes, with about 37.5 homes per square mile (14.5 homes per square kilometer).

Most residents were White (83.73%). Other groups included Native American (6.37%) and African American (0.71%). Some people were from other races or had mixed backgrounds. About 6.60% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

In the households, 31.4% had children under 18. Most households (68.0%) were married couples. About 17.0% of all households were single people. The average household had 2.77 people.

The age of people in Winchester was spread out. About 27.4% were under 18 years old. About 30.0% were between 25 and 44 years old. The average age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were about 103.8 males.

In 2000, the average income for a household was $37,031. For families, the average income was $49,444. The average income per person in the town was $14,614. A small number of families (4.0%) and people (10.4%) lived below the poverty line.

Winchester in the News

Winchester has been in the news a few times for big projects that did not happen.

Proposed Horse Racetrack

In 1983, a group wanted to build a large horse racetrack in Winchester. It was to be called Winchester Park and cost $120 million. However, the plan was rejected twice. Officials said there was not enough money and the attendance predictions were too high.

Proposed War Museum

In 1989, an organization chose Winchester for a huge war museum complex. This museum would have cost $150 million. Winchester was chosen over other places in Oklahoma, Arizona, Pennsylvania, and New Mexico.

However, the plan fell apart quickly. There was a disagreement about the land for the museum. The organization claimed Oklahoma would not give them the land right away. They said the state offered a long-term lease instead. The museum was never built in Winchester or anywhere else.

Town Rules and Regulations

Winchester's website states that it is a "restricted residential community." This means the town has special rules for land use. These rules are called land covenants and zoning ordinances. They control what kinds of buildings can be placed in certain areas. For example, mobile homes are not allowed in many parts of the town. There have been lawsuits to make sure these rules are followed.

See also

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