Oklahoma

The term "Okies" was used to refer to migrants from Oklahoma who moved to California during the Dust Bowl in the 1930s in search of work. The term became a derogatory label that implied poverty, hardship, and a lack of education.

Both Okies and hoboes were people who were displaced and traveled in search of work during the Great Depression. They both faced economic hardship and uncertainty, often relying on temporary or seasonal jobs to survive. Additionally, both groups experienced discrimination and prejudice as they moved from place to place.

An Okie is a term used to describe people from Oklahoma, particularly those who migrated to California during the Great Depression in search of work. The term originally had negative connotations but has since been reclaimed by some as a source of pride.

The Oklahoma state grass is Indiangrass (Sorghastrum nutans). It was designated as the official state grass in 1972 due to its importance in the state's history and ecology. Indiangrass is a native grass species that is commonly found in Oklahoma's grasslands.

Oklahoma has a mixture of all kinds of weather including sever storms which spawn dangerous tornadoes. Tornadoes occur in the Spring and again in the fall.

The coldest day on record in the last ten years for Oklahoma was likely January 6, 2017, when temperatures dropped below zero in many parts of the state as a result of a severe cold snap. Records show this as one of the coldest days in recent history for Oklahoma.

The intersection of Main and Broadway in Edmond, just west of Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park, is at

35 degrees 39 minutes 18 seconds north latitude

97 degrees 28 minutes 53 seconds west longitude

Yes, Oklahoma has a panhandle that extends to the northwest part of the state, bordering Texas and Kansas. The panhandle is a narrow strip of land that gives the state a distinctive shape.

The original use of the term 'panhandle' refers to the description of land that resembles the handle of a pot or pan. During the dust bowl years of the 1930s, as the continuous dust storms drove people from their homes to wander the roads with no means of support, the term began to be used for the homeless, begging for food on the roads and in the towns of America to refer to people looking for handouts whether they came from the Oklahoma panhandle or anywhere else.

On the morning of February 10, 2011, a mesonet station in Nowata (northeastern part of the state) dropped to 31 below zero, setting a new record for the state. This was due to a perfect set of conditions, including a fresh layer of snow, clear skies, and calm winds, and of course an airmass straight from the Arctic that was centered over this specific area. This record is pending verification from the NCDC. Until then, the record remains:

27 below zero in 1905 at Vinita, and in 1935 at Watts.

No same-sex couples have legally married in this county, even though Oklahoma's ban on same-sex marriage was struck down as unconstitutional by a federal court on January 14, 2014. A stay was granted on that ruling pending the outcome of an appeal. The state of Oklahoma lost its appeal on July 18, 2014, when the United States Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit ruled that Oklahoma cannot treat same-sex couples differently from other couples. Governor Fallin of Oklahoma has now appealed to the United States Supreme Court, which is likely to decide the issue by the end of June 2015. In the meantime, no same-sex couples may marry in Oklahoma.

At least 8 same-sex couples have been issued marriage licenses in Ottawa County as of October 10, 2014.

No same-sex couples have legally married in Jackson county, even though Oklahoma's ban on same-sex marriage was struck down as unconstitutional by a federal court on January 14, 2014. A stay was granted on that ruling pending the outcome of an appeal. The state of Oklahoma lost its appeal on July 18, 2014, when the United States Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit ruled that Oklahoma cannot treat same-sex couples differently from other couples. Governor Fallin of Oklahoma has now appealed to the United States Supreme Court, which is likely to decide the issue by the end of June 2015. In the meantime, no same-sex couples may marry in Oklahoma.

No same-sex couples have legally married in Haskell county, even though Oklahoma's ban on same-sex marriage was struck down as unconstitutional by a federal court on January 14, 2014. A stay was granted on that ruling pending the outcome of an appeal. The state of Oklahoma lost its appeal on July 18, 2014, when the United States Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit ruled that Oklahoma cannot treat same-sex couples differently from other couples. Governor Fallin of Oklahoma has now appealed to the United States Supreme Court, which is likely to decide the issue by the end of June 2015. In the meantime, no same-sex couples may marry in Oklahoma.

No same-sex couples have legally married in Grant county, even though Oklahoma's ban on same-sex marriage was struck down as unconstitutional by a federal court on January 14, 2014. A stay was granted on that ruling pending the outcome of an appeal. The state of Oklahoma lost its appeal on July 18, 2014, when the United States Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit ruled that Oklahoma cannot treat same-sex couples differently from other couples. Governor Fallin of Oklahoma has now appealed to the United States Supreme Court, which is likely to decide the issue by the end of June 2015. In the meantime, no same-sex couples may marry in Oklahoma.

No same-sex couples have legally married in Comanche county, even though Oklahoma's ban on same-sex marriage was struck down as unconstitutional by a federal court on January 14, 2014. A stay was granted on that ruling pending the outcome of an appeal. The state of Oklahoma lost its appeal on July 18, 2014, when the United States Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit ruled that Oklahoma cannot treat same-sex couples differently from other couples. Governor Fallin of Oklahoma has now appealed to the United States Supreme Court, which is likely to decide the issue by the end of June 2015. In the meantime, no same-sex couples may marry in Oklahoma.

No same-sex couples have legally married in Beaver county, even though Oklahoma's ban on same-sex marriage was struck down as unconstitutional by a federal court on January 14, 2014. A stay was granted on that ruling pending the outcome of an appeal. The state of Oklahoma lost its appeal on July 18, 2014, when the United States Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit ruled that Oklahoma cannot treat same-sex couples differently from other couples. Governor Fallin of Oklahoma has now appealed to the United States Supreme Court, which is likely to decide the issue by the end of June 2015. In the meantime, no same-sex couples may marry in Oklahoma.

At least 3,200 same-sex couples have married in Oklahoma as of December 7, 2014.

the population in Oklahoma is 29491.

The 2010 US Census recorded 3,751,351 residents.

Oklahoma is the 20th largest state in terms of land area in the United States. It covers approximately 69,898 square miles.

According to census.gov, the 2007 ACS population estimate for Edmond, Oklahoma, is 78,226.

According to census.gov, the 2007 ACS population estimate for Duncan, Oklahoma, is 22,531.

The first paved road in Oklahoma was a cement stretch of road between Blair (in Jackson County) and Lone Wolf (in Kiowa County). A partial of the road still exists. I doubt the road stretched all the way between the two towns. It curves around to the east of one of the mountains instead of where the road is today. We reached the area by going 4 miles north of Blair, then 3 miles east. We entered a small mesa and we rode north and crossed the North Fork of the Red River (about 2-2 1/2 ' deep) and rode on the cement part that still exists. Locals call this Cement Gap.