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City in Oklahoma, United States| Duncan, Oklahoma | |
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| City | |
 Location of Duncan, Oklahoma | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Stephens |
| Area | |
| • Total | 46.0 sq mi (119.1 km) |
| • Land | 38.8 sq mi (100.5 km) |
| • Water | 7.2 sq mi (18.7 km) |
| Elevation | 1,122 ft (342 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 22,505 |
| • Density | 580.2/sq mi (224.0/km) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes | 73500-73599 |
| Area code | 580 |
| FIPS code | 40-21900Template:GR |
| GNIS feature ID | 1092291Template:GR |
Duncan is a city in Stephens County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 22,505 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Stephens CountyTemplate:GR.
Geography
Duncan is located at 34°30′60″N 97°56′58″W / 34.51667°N 97.94944°W / 34.51667; -97.94944 Coordinates: latitude seconds >= 60
Invalid arguments have been passed to the {{#coordinates:}} function (34.516619, -97.949377)Template:GR. The town is situated approximately 30 miles East of Lawton, Oklahoma and 90 miles Southwest of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma along US Highway 81.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 119.1 km² (46.0 mi²). 100.5 km² (38.8 mi²) of it is land and 18.7 km² (7.2 mi²) of it (15.67%) is water.
History
The Chisholm Trail passed to the east of Duncan prior to the town's founding. An estimated 9,800,000 Longhorn cattle were herded up the trail between Texas and Abilene, Kansas during its existence. After learning that an extension of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad was being built from Kansas to Texas, Scotsman William Duncan brought his wife, parents, and other relatives and created a trading post situated at the intersection of the north-south Chisholm Trail and the east-west military passage between Fort Arbuckle and Fort Sill. The first train arrived on June 27, 1892; that date is considered the official birthdate of the town. Today Duncan, Oklahoma is still In February 2008 Duncan officially became CRAPEMYRTLE CAPITAL OF OKLAHOMA!
Originally a small trading post at the intersection of the old Chisholm Trail cattle road and the military passage between Fort Arbuckle and Fort Sill, Duncan has seen and participated in every phase of Oklahoma's exciting history.
From the earliest explorers and Native American settlement, to the historic cattle drives, US Cavalry patrols, the lands runs, oil industry, and modern light industry, Duncan's rich heritage includes pages from some of the most exciting times in American history.
Everything started with William Duncan, a Scotsman who brought his wife, parents, and other relatives to this area after learning that the Rock Island Railroad was extending its lines from Kansas to Texas. He built a store to serve the passengers that would be coming through, as did other settlers. By the time the first train arrived on June 27, 1892, Duncan (named after its founder) had become a new town on the western skirts of the growing nation.
The early years were very difficult for the town and its inhabitants. Despite a devastating tornado that nearly destroyed every store and building on Main Street and four fires in 1901 that also dealt a severe blow to the downtown area, the residents forged on, and Duncan continued to grow, with new businesses appearing weekly. A celebration called Founder's Day is still held every year during the last week in June to celebrate the town's birthday and the adventurous spirits of those who have made Duncan what it is today.
One individual that left an incredible legacy here in Duncan was Erle P. Halliburton. He was a young entrepreneur who changed the industry by perfecting a new method of cementing wells, making oil production much easier. He established the New Method Oil Well Cementing Company in 1919, and his innovation soon became widely used. By Erle Halliburton's death in 1957, the company, now Halliburton, had 201 offices in 22 states and 20 foreign countries. It continues to thrive today. Mr. Halliburton not only provided jobs for many people here in Duncan, he gave generously to many different causes in town and elsewhere.
Duncan's past is full of stories of adventure and innovation, and our future will be no different. With great companies like Halliburton, Family Dollar, and Valco Manufacturing leading the charge, Duncan is making good on keeping our town a leader into the 21st century.
Demographics
Duncan Workforce Demographics Duncan, Oklahoma Stephens County Area 47 square miles Area Population 45,000 Unemployment Rate 4.0% Avg. Household Income $29,186 Average Temperature 63 Average Snowfall 7 inches Average Rainfall 31 inches Average Flying Days 343
Population by Race - 2000
White Black Native American Asian Hispanic 38,349 950 2,123 277 1,333
Population by Sex - 2000 Male: 20,894 Female: 22,288
Population by Age - 2000 Median Age under 18 18-34 35-54 55-74 75+
39.08 10,872 7,449 11,887 8,749 3,667
Education
Red River Technology Center is located in Duncan.
Cameron University also has a branch in Duncan.
Notable figures
- Ann Simmons Alspaugh (c1935- ) - Civic Leader
- Jari Askins (1953- ) - Oklahoma State Representative; Lt. Governor of Oklahoma
- Hoyt Axton (1938-1999) - County Music Singer-Songwriter
- Brett Flynn ( - ) - Film Producer
- Erle P. Halliburton (1892-1957) - Founder, Halliburton Oil Well Cementing Company
- Jean Speegle Howard (1927-2000) - Actress
- Ron Howard (1954- ) - Actor, Director, Producer
- Jeane Kirkpatrick (1926-2006) - United States Ambassador to the United Nations
External links
Commercial: Duncan Website The Simmons Center Allisons Flooring Twelves Images
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