Lebanon, Oklahoma

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]

Lebanon, Oklahoma
census-designated place
Coordinates: 33°58′56″N 96°54′27″W
CountryUnited States
StateOklahoma
CountyMarshall
Elevation676 ft (206 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total327
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
73440
Area code(s)580
GNIS feature ID1094549

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 (33.982222, -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 is one dollar general 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 Archived 2005-12-11 at the Wayback Machine (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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