Lebanon, Oklahoma

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Lebanon, Oklahoma
census-designated place
Coordinates: 33°58′56″N 96°54′27″W / 33.98222°N 96.90750°W / 33.98222; -96.90750Coordinates: 33°58′56″N 96°54′27″W / 33.98222°N 96.90750°W / 33.98222; -96.90750
CountryUnited States
StateOklahoma
CountyMarshall
Elevation
[1]
676 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

Lebanon is census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated community in Marshall County, Oklahoma, United States. It has a post office with the ZIP code 73440.[2]

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

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33°58′56″N 96°54′27″W / 33.98222°N 96.90750°W / 33.98222; -96.90750 (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. ^ USPS – Cities by ZIP Code
  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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