Foster, Oklahoma

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Foster, Oklahoma
Town
CountryUnited States
StateOklahoma
CountyGarvin
Elevation
974 ft (297 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
73039 (historically), 73434 (today)
Area code580
GNIS feature ID1092974,[1] 2412646[1]

Foster is a town in Garvin County, Oklahoma, United States. It was incorporated in 2002[2] and had an estimated population of 124 in 2007.[3]

Foster is served by State Highway 29A, a spur of State Highway 29. A post office was first established at Foster on August 12, 1891.[4]

Cemetery

There is a cemetery located at 34°36′14″N 97°29′38″W / 34.60389°N 97.49389°W / 34.60389; -97.49389.[1]

Geography

Foster is located at 34°36′59″N 97°29′21″W / 34.61639°N 97.48917°W / 34.61639; -97.48917 (34.6164698, -97.4891933).[1]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2010161—
2015 (est.)162[5]0.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Geographic Names Information System". United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ^ "Boundary Changes". Geographic Change Notes: Oklahoma. Population Division, United States Census Bureau. 2006-05-19. Retrieved 2008-07-13.
  3. ^ "Table 4. Annual Estimates of the Population for Incorporated Places in Oklahoma: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2007" (CSV). United States Census Bureau, Population Division. 2007-07-10. Retrieved 2008-07-13.
  4. ^ OKGenWeb/USGenWeb Project - Garvin County, Oklahoma - Foster Postmasters
  5. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  6. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.


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