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| Vinita, Oklahoma | |
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| Coordinates: 36°38′28″N 95°9′24″W / 36.64111°N 95.15667°WCoordinates: 36°38′28″N 95°9′24″W / 36.64111°N 95.15667°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Craig |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Pete Hiseley |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.4 sq mi (11.3 km2) |
| • Land | 4.4 sq mi (11.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 699 ft (213 m) |
| Population (2009) | |
| • Total | 6,057 |
| • Density | 1,388.2/sq mi (536.0/km2) |
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 74301 |
| Area code(s) | 539/918 |
| FIPS code | 40-77550[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1099271[2] |
| Website | http://www.vinita.com/ |
Vinita is a city in south-central Craig County, Oklahoma. As of 2009, the population estimate was 6,057. It is the county seat of Craig County.[3]
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[edit] Geography
Vinita is located in Northeastern Oklahoma, a region of the state known as Green Country. It sits at the base of the Ozark Highlands topographical region in a mix of prairie and forest. It is located at 36°38′28″N 95°9′24″W / 36.64111°N 95.15667°W (36.641193, -95.156676).[4] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.3 square miles (11 km2), all land.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census [1] of 2000, there were 6,472 people, 2,381 households, and 1,454 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,486.9 people per square mile (574.4/km²). There were 2,694 housing units at an average density of 618.9 per square mile (239.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 67.32% White, 6.12% African American, 14.86% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.62% from other races, and 10.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.48% of the population.
There were 2,381 households out of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.9% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.9% were non-families. 35.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.97.
In the city the population was spread out with 21.7% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 105.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $27,511, and the median income for a family was $33,461. Males had a median income of $26,263 versus $18,182 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,980. About 14.3% of families and 17.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.0% of those under age 18 and 11.7% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] History
Vinita was established in 1871. In 1889, gunman and lawman Tom Threepersons was born there. It was the first city in the state with electricity.[5] The city was first named Downingville, and was a primarily Native American community. It was later renamed Vinita after Vinnie Ream.[6] The city was incorporated in 1898.[7]
A McDonald's restaurant built over the top of Interstate 44, called the Glasshouse McDonald's, is the world's largest McDonald's restaurant in terms of area, occupying 29,135 ft².[8]
[edit] Notable residents
- Gene Autry, actor[7]
- Will Rogers, entertainer/politician
- Yvonne Chouteau, ballerina[7]
- Jim Edgar, former Illinois governor
- Phil McGraw, TV personality "Doctor Phil"
- Jay Red Eagle, Cherokee flute player
- Tom Threepersons (1889—1969) lawman, gunfighter, and inventor of the Threepersons holster
[edit] National Register of Historic Places
- Craig County Courthouse
- Eastern State Mental Hospital
- First Methodist Episcopal Church, South
- Hotel Vinita
- Randall Tire Company
- Spraker Service Station
- McDougal Filling Station
[edit] Gallery
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Vinita Oklahoma City Hall and Chamber of Commerce
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Vinita Inn on Route 66 in Vinita
[edit] References
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. http://geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ "Oklahoma State Facts". 50states.com. http://www.50states.com/facts/okla.htm. Retrieved 2007-07-28.
- ^ Vinita Oklahoma Area Chamber of Commerce promoting visitor information for the purpose of relocation & tourism
- ^ a b c Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture. "Vinita".[1]
- ^ The Pride of Vinita, Oklahoma, URL accessed 07:05, 2 April 2006 (UTC).
[edit] External links
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Wikisource has the text of the 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica article Vinita. |
- Vinita Chamber of Commerce
- Vinita Daily Journal - Local newspaper
- The American - Local newspaper
- Vinita, Oklahoma - Crossroads of America
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