Lebanon, Oklahoma

Lebanon, Oklahoma
census-designated place
Coordinates: 33°58′56″N 96°54′27″W / 33.98222°N 96.90750°W / 33.98222; -96.90750Coordinates: 33°58′56″N 96°54′27″W / 33.98222°N 96.90750°W / 33.98222; -96.90750
Country United States
State Oklahoma
County Marshall
Elevation[1] 676 ft (206 m)
Population (2000)
 • Total 327
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code 73440
Area code(s) 580
GNIS feature ID 1094549

Lebanon is census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated community in Marshall County, Oklahoma, United States. Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 73440.[2]

History

Lebanon was settled in the late 19th century as part of the Chickasaw Indian Nation and was part of Pickens County. A Chickasaw Tribal Courthouse was located in Lebanon. About a mile to the east of Hauani Creek is the remains of the Burney School, a tribal school operated by the Chickasaws.[3]

Geography

Lebanon is located on the western end of Lake Texoma, near where the Red River and Hauani Creek enters the lake at 33°58′56″N 96°54′27″W / 33.98222°N 96.90750°W / 33.98222; -96.90750 (33.982222, -96.9075).[4]

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, the population of the ZCTA for ZIP Code 73440 was 327.[5]

Economy

Lebanon is primarily a farming area. There are two convenience stores and gas station, and a few other small businesses.

Transportation

Lebanon is served by State Highway 32 and other local roads.

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lebanon, Oklahoma. Retrieved on 2008-02-21.
  2. ↑ Zip Code Lookup
  3. ↑ Heritage and Culture - Historic Sites Archived 2008-03-24 at the Wayback Machine., Chickasaw Nation (accessed February 26, 2008).
  4. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  5. ↑ 73440 - Fact Sheet US Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-02-21.
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