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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Canadian |
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| - Total | 25. Wikipedia talkFeatured lists for an explanation of this and other inclusion tags below -->This list of countries, arranged alphabetically The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The political units and divisions of the United States include The 50 states (four of these being officially styled as Commonwealths) which are typically Oklahoma ( is a state located in the South Central region of the United States of America. YeahImage Oklahoma counties mappng|thumb|right|300px|Map of Oklahoma counties]]This is a list of the seventy-seven counties in the U Canadian County is a County located in the US state of Oklahoma. Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. 8 sq mi (66. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 8 km²) |
| - Land | 25. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 8 sq mi (66. 7 km²) |
| - Water | 0. 0 sq mi (0. 0 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,289 ft (393 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 21,043 |
| - Density | 816. The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 8/sq mi (315. 4/km²) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| - Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP codes | 73085, 73099 |
| Area code(s) | 405 |
| FIPS code | 40-82950[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1100067[2] |
Yukon is a city in Canadian County, Oklahoma, United States and is part of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area. The Central Time Zone observes Standard time by subtracting six hours from UTC during standard time ( UTC−6) and five hours during Daylight saving Areas using UTC−6 Single zone countries Belize Costa Rica El Salvador Guatemala Daylight saving time ( DST UTC−5 is the Time offset used in the North American Eastern Time Zone during Standard time and in the North American Central Time Zone during The ZIP code is the system of Postal codes used by the United States Postal Service (USPS A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating Telephone number ranges to countries regions areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks Area code 405 serves the US state of Oklahoma. It covers the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area including cities such as Oklahoma City, Edmond Federal Information Processing Standards ( FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the United States Federal government for use by all non-military The Geographic Names Information System ( GNIS) is a database that contains name and locative information about more than two million physical and cultural features located throughout Canadian County is a County located in the US state of Oklahoma. Oklahoma ( is a state located in the South Central region of the United States of America. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area is a large urban region located in the central part of the state of Oklahoma. The population was 21,043 at the 2000 census.
Yukon is the hometown of country singer Garth Brooks, actor Dale Robertson, 2001 Miss Oklahoma USA Cortney Phillips, the red dirt band Cross Canadian Ragweed and Hall of Fame Coach Ivan Wootton. Troyal Garth Brooks, known professionally as Garth Brooks (born February 7, 1962) is an American Country music Singer-songwriter. Dale Robertson (born Dayle Lamoine Robertson on July 14, 1923) is an American actor best known for his starring roles on television The Miss Oklahoma USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Oklahoma in the Miss USA pageant Cross Canadian Ragweed is an American Country music quartet The band's name comes from three of the members' last names Grady Cross, Cody Canada In 1949, Yukon garnered national media attention because of the plight of Grady the Cow. Grady the Cow (c 1943 - July 1961 became famous for being the 1200-pound cow stuck inside a Storage silo on a farm in Yukon Oklahoma in 1949.
The Czech Hall, a national and state historic site, is devoted to preserving Czech customs, heritage, and culture. Community events include the Czech Festival in October, and the Chisholm Trail Festival in June. The Chisholm Trail was a dirt Trail used in the later 19th century to drive cattle overland from ranches in Texas to Kansas Railheads The trail stretched Yukon's sister city is Krnov in the Czech Republic. Krnov (ˈkr̩nof Jägerndorf new- Polish: Krnów, old- Polish: Karniów, Carnovia is an Upper Silesian city in the northeastern The Czech Republic ( ˈt͡ʃɛskaː ˈrɛpuˌblɪka short form in Česko ˈt͡ʃɛskɔ also called Czechia,
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Geography
Yukon is located at (35. 502255, -97. 749120)[3].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 25. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census 8 square miles (66. 7 km²), of which, 25. 8 square miles (66. 7 km²) of it is land and 0. 04% is water.
Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 21,043 people, 7,830 households, and 5,989 families residing in the city. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population The population density was 816. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 8 people per square mile (315. 4/km²). There were 8,135 housing units at an average density of 315. 8/sq mi (121. 9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 90. 93% White, 0. 36% African American, 2. 68% Native American, 1. 87% Asian, 0. 05% Pacific Islander, 1. 22% from other races, and 2. 41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3. 01% of the population.
There were 7,830 households out of which 39. 7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62. 1% were married couples living together, 11. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23. 5% were non-families. 20. 7% of all households were made up of individuals and 8. 6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2. 65 and the average family size was 3. 06.
In the city the population was spread out with 27. 7% under the age of 18, 8. 3% from 18 to 24, 29. 3% from 25 to 44, 23. 9% from 45 to 64, and 10. 7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 91. 2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87. 6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $45,265, and the median income for a family was $52,646. Males had a median income of $36,516 versus $25,014 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,773. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country About 5. 0% of families and 6. 6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8. The poverty threshold, or poverty line, is the minimum level of Income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate Standard of living in a given country 2% of those under age 18 and 4. 3% of those age 65 or over.
History
Yukon began in 1891 with about 25 residents, and has grown to approximately 22,000 residents in 2005.
A. N. Spencer, a cattleman from Texas, became a railroad builder. Texas ( is a state geographically located in the South Central United States and is also known as the Lone Star State. He was building a rail line from El Reno to Arkansas. El Reno is a city in Canadian County, Oklahoma, United States, in the central part of the state Arkansas ( is a state located in the southern region of the United States. On this route there were no towns between El Reno and Oklahoma City. Oklahoma City is the capital and largest city of the US state of Oklahoma. Spencer was a planner and a builder and he decided to start a town on the proposed railroad route about 12 miles (19 km) east of El Reno. He purchased part of two, quarter sections north of the present Main Street. The land belonged to Luther Morrison and Minnie Taylor. He also bought two quarter sections south of Main Street from Joseph Carson and his sister Josephine. A. N. Spencer was busy building the railroad so he brought in his brothers, L. M. Spencer, William Spencer, and Sam Spencer to help build the town. Friends who came to help were Dan, Sam and George Hogan, J. M. and Joe Farris, and D. S. McEwen.
The first small houses and businesses were on the north side of Spencer Avenue (now Main Street) and present Fourth and Fifth Streets.
They had to haul building materials from El Reno or Oklahoma City. At that time there was a dirt road on the north side of the North Canadian River from El Reno to Oklahoma City. There was a dirt trail on the south side of the North Canadian River.
According to an early newspaper, the Canadian County Courier of April 1, 1891: "Yukon, the young giant of Canadian County is located on the Choctaw Railroad between Oklahoma City and El Reno, the county tributary to Yukon having 250 square miles (650 km²) in the first part of Oklahoma Territory.
Since A. N. Spencer filed the plat on February 14, 1891 there have been 25 homes built, one bank, two real estate offices, two restaurants, a lumber yard, a hardware store, a grocery, a livery stable, two saloons, a blacksmith shop, a printing office, a barber shop and another one about completed. "
The bank was A. N. Spencer's private bank. His brother L. M. Spencer had a real estate agency. A. N. Spencer built a lovely two-story white house for his family on the south edge of town (now Poplar Street).
The town grew slowly. In 1901 they finally voted to incorporate. There was no water or sewer until 1910 when they voted for water works, sewer and electricity from the mill. Nearly all of the businesses were on Main Street between Fourth and Fifth until the 1920s.
The interurban was built from Oklahoma City to El Reno in 1911 and was great for transportation until it closed in 1940. A few sidewalks were built but there was no street paving until Highway 6 came through Main Street about 1926.
The largest industrial growth came from the Yukon Mill and Grain Company owned by the Kroutils and Dobrys. From a small milling operation in 1893 they grew tremendously, and by 1915 were shipping flour and feeds throughout the south and even overseas. In the 1930s, the Dobry family withdrew and built the Dobry Mills (this building is now owned by Mid-Continent Co-op).
New businesses were opening and the town was spreading out. The little village on two streets has grown into a fine city covering several sections of land, 640 miles (1,030 km) of streets, 90 miles (140 km) of water lines and 6,400 water meters as of 1991.
From a one-room school, the school system now has a high school, two middle schools and seven elementary schools. Yukon also has some private schools and nursery schools.
From the few tiny churches at the beginning, Yukon now has many churches of many denominations. There is a Ministerial Alliance and more groups working to provide aid to citizens. Many clubs and organizations support most every type of service for the community.
The telephone system began with one telephone in 1892 and now has about 13,000 in an up-to-date electronic system.
The Yukon city government began with a three-man board and has progressed to a city manager system with a five-person city council. The City manages numerous departments including, water, streets, fire, police, parks, treatment and supply, sanitation, billing, equipment maintenance and building maintenance.
- This section incorporates material from the official City of Yukon website, and is used with permission.
Famous Residents
- Yukon is the hometown of Garth Brooks, Country Music Singer and Alumnus of Oklahoma State University. Troyal Garth Brooks, known professionally as Garth Brooks (born February 7, 1962) is an American Country music Singer-songwriter.
- Dale Robertson, Actor in Tales of Wells Fargo, The Iron Horse and ABC's 1981 hit Dynasty. Dale Robertson (born Dayle Lamoine Robertson on July 14, 1923) is an American actor best known for his starring roles on television Tales of Wells Fargo was a successful TV western series that ran from 1957 to 1962. The American Broadcasting Company ( ABC) is an American Television network. A dynasty is a succession of rulers who belong to the same family for generations
- Country Music Band Cross Canadian Ragweed. Cross Canadian Ragweed is an American Country music quartet The band's name comes from three of the members' last names Grady Cross, Cody Canada
References
- ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). The United States Geological Survey ( USGS) is a scientific agency of the United States government. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
External links
- Official Yukon website
- Yukon Public Schools
- Mabel C. Fry Public Library
- Oklahoma Czech Festival
- Yukon Chamber of Commerce
- Yukon, Oklahoma is at coordinates Coordinates:
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