Lane, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Lane, Oklahoma
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Country | United States |
State | Oklahoma |
County | Atoka |
Area | |
• Total | 8.0 sq mi (20.7 km2) |
• Land | 8.0 sq mi (20.6 km2) |
• Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
Population
(2010)
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• Total | 414 |
• Density | 52/sq mi (20.1/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
FIPS code | 40-41400 |
GNIS feature ID | 1094499 |
Lane is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Atoka County, Oklahoma, United States.
A post office was established at Lane, Indian Territory on October 6, 1902. Its name reflects the fact the new post office was located in a building which was at the end of lane bounded by rail fencing. At the time of its founding, Lane was located in Atoka County, Choctaw Nation, a territorial-era government unit.
As of the 2010 census, the CDP had a population of 414.
Lane is located along State Highway 3, 10 miles (16 km) southeast of Atoka.
The famous rodeo world champion Lane Frost (1963-1989) once lived in Lane, as do his parents. Frost graduated from high school in Atoka.
See also
In Spanish: Lane (Oklahoma) para niños
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