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'''Morris''' is a city located in [[Okmulgee County, Oklahoma]]. As of the [[2000]] census, the city had a total population of 1,294.
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== Geography ==
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Morris is located at 35&deg;36'36" North, 95&deg;51'40" West (35.610041, -95.861038)[[Geographic references#1|<sup>1</sup>]].
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According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of 3.0 [[square kilometer|km&sup2;]] (1.2 [[square mile|mi&sup2;]]). 2.8 km&sup2; (1.1 mi&sup2;) of it is land and 0.2 km&sup2; (0.1 mi&sup2;) of it is water. The total area is 5.17% water.
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== Demographics ==
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As of the [[census]][[Geographic references#2|<sup>2</sup>]] of [[2000]], there are 1,294 people, 475 households, and 351 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] is 454.2/km&sup2; (1,174.3/mi&sup2;). There are 531 housing units at an average density of 186.4/km&sup2; (481.9/mi&sup2;). The racial makeup of the city is 72.87% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.70% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 19.55% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.08% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.00% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.31% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 6.49% from two or more races. 1.62% of the population are [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race.
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There are 475 households out of which 39.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.4% are [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 13.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 25.9% are non-families. 24.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.72 and the average family size is 3.24.
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In the city the population is spread out with 31.0% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 88.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 85.3 males.
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'''Morris''' is a city in [[Okmulgee County, Oklahoma|Okmulgee County]], [[Oklahoma]], United States. The population was 1,299 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.census.gov/search-results.html?searchType=web&cssp=SERP&q=Morris%20city,%20Oklahoma|title= Morris (city), Oklahoma |publisher=US Census Bureau|accessdate=October 15, 2023}}</ref>

==History==
The community began as a cattle stop on the Ozark and Cherokee Central Railway (later the [[St. Louis and San Francisco Railway]], commonly known as the "Frisco"), which ran between Muskogee and Okmulgee. The post office was established here on January 4, 1904.<ref name="EOHC-Morris">{{cite web | url=https://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry.php?entry=MO033| title= Morris| publisher= Marvin V. Layman, Oklahoma Historical Society | accessdate=February 17, 2020}}</ref>

The townsite was platted in 1904 by [[L. R. Kershaw]], who was an attorney and an immigration agent for the Frisco. He named the town after H. E. Morris, a Frisco executive.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.usacitiesonline.com/okcountymorris.htm |title= Welcome To KEY TO THE CITY's Page For Morris|publisher=USACitiesOnline.com|accessdate=June 30, 2020}}</ref> Many of the street names in Morris are named after towns that were familiar to Kershaw from his home state of Illinois. Kershaw was also the founder of two of the earliest banks in Morris, Indian Territory: The Farmer's State Bank of Morris in 1905 and the First National Bank of Morris in 1907. Morris's later history includes bank robberies, the most talked about being those by [[Pretty Boy Floyd|Charles Arthur "Pretty Boy" Floyd]], who was popular in the Morris area.<ref name = "EOHC-Morris"/>

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[[Image:Morris OK.JPG|thumb|left|Morris, Oklahoma, map with Frisco Railroad right of way]]

The ''Morris News'', a newspaper founded in 1910, has continued publication into the 20th century.<ref name = "EOHC-Morris"/>

The large early growth in Morris's history came from mineral extraction.<ref name = "EOHC-Morris"/> Coal lay close to the surface in the area around Morris, and an oil boom developed around the Morris Pool.<ref name = "EOHC-Morris"/> In more recent times, ranching and farming in the area have aided the town's economy.<ref name = "EOHC-Morris"/>

A tornado struck Morris on April 26, 1984. It killed nine people and destroyed the entire business section, as well as about one half of the housing.<ref name = "EOHC-Morris"/>

==Geography==
Morris is located {{convert|8|mi|km}} east of [[Okmulgee, Oklahoma|Okmulgee]], at the intersection of [[U.S. Route 62 in Oklahoma|U S. Highway 62]] and [[Oklahoma State Highway 52|State Highway 52]].<ref name = "EOHC-Morris"/>

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|1.2|sqmi|km2}}, of which {{convert|1.1|sqmi|km2}} is land and {{convert|0.1|sqmi|km2}} (5.17%) is water.

==Parks and recreation==
Eagle Park, at 1001N North Hughes Avenue in Morris, includes both a playground and a walking trail.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://morris.oklahoma.afabuloustrip.com/loc/57-247 |title=Top Things to do in Morris (Oklahoma) | publisher=aFabulousTrip|accessdate=June 30, 2020}}</ref>

The town has the Morris Youth Sports Complex, which hosts [[Little League Baseball|Little League]] tournaments and other events.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.yourokmulgee.com/sports/mys-hosts-little-league-tournament-over-weekend |title=Morris Youth Sports hosted an 8U tournament over weekend|publisher=Okmulgee Times, June 3, 2020|accessdate=July 17, 2020}}</ref>

[[Lake Eufaula (Oklahoma)|Lake Eufaula]], Oklahoma’s largest lake,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.travelok.com/listings/view.profile/id.4330 |title=Lake Eufaula|publisher=TravelOK.com|accessdate=April 3, 2020}}</ref> is to the southeast.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.google.com/maps/place/Morris,+OK/@35.6145492,-96.0108767,11z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x87b42fcc3dd6493b:0x3ec6ee09a34930a1!8m2!3d35.6076028!4d-95.8602699| title=Morris, Oklahoma | publisher= Google Maps | accessdate=June 30, 2020}}</ref>

[[Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge]] is to the southwest.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.google.com/maps/place/Deep+Fork+National+Wildlife+Refuge/@35.5383789,-95.9972377,12z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x87b42490117e0a5f:0x5434cf2cdcd5529c!8m2!3d35.5383789!4d-95.9271945 | title=Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge|publisher=Google Maps|accessdate=July 17, 2020}}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1920= 1926
|1930= 1706
|1940= 1197
|1950= 1122
|1960= 982
|1970= 1119
|1980= 1288
|1990= 1216
|2000= 1294
|2010= 1479
|2020= 1299
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
}}
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, 1,294 people, 475 households, and 351 families resided in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,174.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The 531 housing units averaged 481.9 per square mile (186.4/km{{sup|2}}). The [[Race (United States Census)|racial makeup]] of the city was 72.87% White, 0.70% African American, 19.55% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.31% from other races, and 6.49% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 1.62% of the population.

Of the 475 households, 39.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.4% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.9% were not families. About 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.24.

In the city, the population was distributed as 31.0% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,917, and for a family was $34,943. Males had a median income of $28,295 versus $20,938 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $12,904. About 11.2% of families and 15.3% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 22.0% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over.

== Notable residents ==
* [[Robert McMurtry (artist)|Robert McMurtry]] (1950–2012), author, painter

==References==
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The median income for a household in the city is $29,917, and the median income for a family is $34,943. Males have a median income of $28,295 versus $20,938 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city is $12,904. 15.3% of the population and 11.2% of families are below the [[poverty line]]. Out of the total population, 22.0% of those under the age of 18 and 9.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
[[Category:Cities in Oklahoma]]
[[Category:Cities in Oklahoma]]
[[Category:Okmulgee County, Oklahoma]]
[[Category:Cities in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma]]
[[Category:Muscogee (Creek) Nation]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1904]]
[[Category:1904 establishments in Oklahoma Territory]]

Latest revision as of 18:07, 15 October 2023

Morris, Oklahoma
City
Motto: 
The Little City With a Big Welcome
Location of Morris, Oklahoma
Location of Morris, Oklahoma
Coordinates: 35°36′25″N 95°51′40″W / 35.60694°N 95.86111°W / 35.60694; -95.86111
CountryUnited States
StateOklahoma
CountyOkmulgee
Area
[1]
 • Total
1.27 sq mi (3.30 km2)
 • Land1.22 sq mi (3.16 km2)
 • Water0.05 sq mi (0.14 km2)
Elevation
[2]
722 ft (220 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,299
 • Density1,064.75/sq mi (411.08/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
74445
Area code(s)539/918
FIPS code40-49400[3]
GNIS feature ID2411168[2]

Morris is a city in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 1,299 at the 2020 census.[4]

History

[edit]

The community began as a cattle stop on the Ozark and Cherokee Central Railway (later the St. Louis and San Francisco Railway, commonly known as the "Frisco"), which ran between Muskogee and Okmulgee. The post office was established here on January 4, 1904.[5]

The townsite was platted in 1904 by L. R. Kershaw, who was an attorney and an immigration agent for the Frisco. He named the town after H. E. Morris, a Frisco executive.[6] Many of the street names in Morris are named after towns that were familiar to Kershaw from his home state of Illinois. Kershaw was also the founder of two of the earliest banks in Morris, Indian Territory: The Farmer's State Bank of Morris in 1905 and the First National Bank of Morris in 1907. Morris's later history includes bank robberies, the most talked about being those by Charles Arthur "Pretty Boy" Floyd, who was popular in the Morris area.[5]

Morris, Oklahoma, map with Frisco Railroad right of way

The Morris News, a newspaper founded in 1910, has continued publication into the 20th century.[5]

The large early growth in Morris's history came from mineral extraction.[5] Coal lay close to the surface in the area around Morris, and an oil boom developed around the Morris Pool.[5] In more recent times, ranching and farming in the area have aided the town's economy.[5]

A tornado struck Morris on April 26, 1984. It killed nine people and destroyed the entire business section, as well as about one half of the housing.[5]

Geography

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Morris is located 8 miles (13 km) east of Okmulgee, at the intersection of U S. Highway 62 and State Highway 52.[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2), of which 1.1 square miles (2.8 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) (5.17%) is water.

Parks and recreation

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Eagle Park, at 1001N North Hughes Avenue in Morris, includes both a playground and a walking trail.[7]

The town has the Morris Youth Sports Complex, which hosts Little League tournaments and other events.[8]

Lake Eufaula, Oklahoma’s largest lake,[9] is to the southeast.[10]

Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge is to the southwest.[11]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19201,926—
19301,706−11.4%
19401,197−29.8%
19501,122−6.3%
1960982−12.5%
19701,11914.0%
19801,28815.1%
19901,216−5.6%
20001,2946.4%
20101,47914.3%
20201,299−12.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[12]

As of the census[3] of 2000, 1,294 people, 475 households, and 351 families resided in the city. The population density was 1,174.3 inhabitants per square mile (453.4/km2). The 531 housing units averaged 481.9 per square mile (186.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 72.87% White, 0.70% African American, 19.55% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.31% from other races, and 6.49% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 1.62% of the population.

Of the 475 households, 39.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.4% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.9% were not families. About 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.24.

In the city, the population was distributed as 31.0% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,917, and for a family was $34,943. Males had a median income of $28,295 versus $20,938 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,904. About 11.2% of families and 15.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.0% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over.

Notable residents

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Morris, Oklahoma
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "Morris (city), Oklahoma". US Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h "Morris". Marvin V. Layman, Oklahoma Historical Society. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
  6. ^ "Welcome To KEY TO THE CITY's Page For Morris". USACitiesOnline.com. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
  7. ^ "Top Things to do in Morris (Oklahoma)". aFabulousTrip. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
  8. ^ "Morris Youth Sports hosted an 8U tournament over weekend". Okmulgee Times, June 3, 2020. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
  9. ^ "Lake Eufaula". TravelOK.com. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
  10. ^ "Morris, Oklahoma". Google Maps. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
  11. ^ "Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge". Google Maps. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
  12. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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