Beaver, Oklahoma

Beaver, Oklahoma
Town
Nickname: 
"Cowchip Throwing Capital of The World"[1]
Motto: 
"No Man's Land – Every Man's Town"[2]
Location within Beaver County and Oklahoma
Location within Beaver County and Oklahoma
Coordinates: 36°48′54″N 100°31′25″W / 36.81500°N 100.52361°W / 36.81500; -100.52361
CountryUnited States
StateOklahoma
CountyBeaver
Government
 • MayorKirk Fisher[3]
 • AdministratorMarc Davis[3]
Area
[4]
 • Total
1.15 sq mi (2.97 km2)
 • Land1.15 sq mi (2.97 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[5]
2,428 ft (740 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,280
 • Density1,114.98/sq mi (430.34/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
73932
Area code580
FIPS code40-04750[6]
GNIS ID2411674[5]
WebsiteTown website

Beaver is a town and county seat in Beaver County, Oklahoma, United States.[7] The community is in the Oklahoma Panhandle. As of the 2020 census, the town’s population was 1,280.[8] The city is host to the annual World Cow Chip Throwing Championship.[1] Held in April, "Cow Chip" brings attention from nearby cities with a parade, carnival, and cowchip throwing.

History

Beaver is located by Beaver River, also known as North Canadian River, and began as the location of a fur-trading post in 1879. Its original name was Beaver City,[9] and was planned to be the capital of the short-lived Cimarron Territory. The Federal government never recognized the proposed Territory, but Beaver City remained the center of business and law enforcement for the area.[1] In 1890, the territory was assigned to Oklahoma Territory, and Beaver City became the seat for the entire Oklahoma Panhandle, then known as Seventh County.[10]

Beaver began as a stop on the Jones and Plummer Trail. In 1880, Jim Lane built a house on the south side of Beaver Creek, that also served as a general store, saloon, hotel, and restaurant.[a] Beaver slowly sprouted along the banks of Beaver Creek. The first post office had been established on the north side of the river in 1883. In 1884 Lane moved the post office to his store and became the postmaster. He also added a corral and livery stable to accommodate freighters and cattle drivers. The Presbyterian Church was built in 1887. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as ""the oldest church in Oklahoma Territory". The Groves Hotel (later renamed the Thompson Hotel) was said to be the first business in town, when it was built in 1885. In 1891, Carter Tracy opened a general hardware and implement store. The first newspaper, the Territorial Advocate, began printing in 1887.[1][b]

Although the Oklahoma Panhandle is noted for its lack of rainfall, it is occasionally subjected to flash floods. One such event occurred early in Beaver's history, and flooded Main Street, where many of the businesses had been built. Another street, Douglas, had already been built, running south up a hill from the river, where the businesses relocated to prevent a recurrence.[1]

The population grew to 112 in 1900, the main reason for its existence was to support cattle ranches located in the Panhandle area. In 1901–02, the Homestead Act encouraged farmers to move in to the area.[c] Growth continued after the turn of 1900. A telephone exchange was built in 1905, and the Bank of Beaver City and the First National Bank, were established. The Beaver, Meade and Englewood Railroad (BME) was built to connect to the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway, a.k.a. M-K-T or "Katy", in Forgan, Oklahoma, 7 miles (11 km) to the north.[1] The BME track to Forgan was not completed until 1915. Meanwhile, the BME was extended into Texas and Cimarron Counties. Soon, the M-K-T bought the BME system for $2 million.[11]

During the Dust Bowl and the Great Depression most of the Panhandle and its communities suffered great economic hardships and lost population. The city of Beaver actually gained population. In 1920, it had 920 residents, which grew to 1028 in 1930 and 1146 in 1940.[1]

Between Beaver and Guymon along Beaver Creek there are several plains Indians ruins. They are on private property and not accessible to the public. These ruins are associated with the Buried City Plains Indian Ruins near Perryton, Texas.[12]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 1.1 square miles (2.8 km2), all land.

A mile north of the town is Beaver Dunes Park, now owned by the City of Beaver, featuring sand dunes left by ancient seas that once covered the area.

Climate

US meteorological record, Beaver, OK, April 1935. This is significant as report of dust storms.

Beaver experiences a semi-arid climate (Köppen BSk) with cool, dry winters and hot, much wetter summers.

While not the snowiest location in Oklahoma ranked by highest annual average snowfall, Beaver has the distinction of holding the State snowfall record for 1 season, being the 87.3" which fell during 1911–1912.[13]

Climate data for Beaver, OK
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 82
(28) 		89
(32) 		94
(34) 		102
(39) 		108
(42) 		113
(45) 		110
(43) 		110
(43) 		108
(42) 		99
(37) 		89
(32) 		87
(31) 		113
(45)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 46.0
(7.8) 		52.3
(11.3) 		60.7
(15.9) 		70.8
(21.6) 		78.9
(26.1) 		89.1
(31.7) 		95.1
(35.1) 		93.2
(34.0) 		84.8
(29.3) 		73.8
(23.2) 		58.7
(14.8) 		48.3
(9.1) 		71.0
(21.7)
Daily mean °F (°C) 31.8
(−0.1) 		37.2
(2.9) 		45.5
(7.5) 		55.3
(12.9) 		64.8
(18.2) 		75.0
(23.9) 		80.7
(27.1) 		79.0
(26.1) 		70.1
(21.2) 		57.8
(14.3) 		43.6
(6.4) 		34.0
(1.1) 		56.2
(13.5)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 17.5
(−8.1) 		22.0
(−5.6) 		30.3
(−0.9) 		39.7
(4.3) 		50.7
(10.4) 		60.8
(16.0) 		66.2
(19.0) 		64.7
(18.2) 		55.4
(13.0) 		41.8
(5.4) 		28.4
(−2.0) 		19.7
(−6.8) 		41.4
(5.2)
Record low °F (°C) −23
(−31) 		−19
(−28) 		−10
(−23) 		15
(−9) 		26
(−3) 		41
(5) 		46
(8) 		45
(7) 		27
(−3) 		13
(−11) 		−6
(−21) 		−13
(−25) 		−23
(−31)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 0.53
(13) 		0.73
(19) 		1.75
(44) 		1.82
(46) 		3.04
(77) 		3.24
(82) 		2.75
(70) 		2.39
(61) 		1.78
(45) 		1.32
(34) 		1.11
(28) 		0.78
(20) 		21.24
(539)
Source 1: NOAA (normals, 1971–2000)[14]
Source 2: The Weather Channel (Records)[15]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1900112—
1910326191.1%
1920920182.2%
19301,02811.7%
19401,16613.4%
19501,49528.2%
19602,08739.6%
19701,853−11.2%
19801,9394.6%
19901,584−18.3%
20001,570−0.9%
20101,515−3.5%
20201,280−15.5%
U.S. Decennial Census

As of the census of 2010, there were 1,515 people living in the city.[16] The population density was 1,300 inhabitants per square mile (500/km2). There were 702 housing units at an average density of 590 per square mile (230/km2).[16] The racial makeup of the city was 92.48% White, 0.57% African American, 1.53% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, 3.69% from other races, and 1.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 9.68% of the population.

There were 606 households, out of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.1% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.1% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the city the population was spread out, with 25.4% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 21.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,560, and the median income for a family was $44,107. Males had a median income of $34,167 versus $19,511 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,897. About 6.8% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.9% of those under age 18 and 7.6% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

At the start of the twenty-first century, Beaver's economy was primarily based on cattle ranching, hog farms, wheat and milo farming and oil and gas production. Supporting these industries were such businesses as two banks, oil field suppliers, a hospital, a nursing home and two medical clinics.[1]

Education

Transportation

Highways

U.S. Route 270 runs concurrently with State 23 north/south through the town.[17]

Airport

The Beaver Municipal Airport is located at the southern end of town, at coordinates 036° 47' 52.44"N 100° 31' 36.84"W. The FAA Identifier is K44, and it has two runways used primarily for general aviation. Runway 17/35 is 4050' x 60' with an asphalt surface, while 04/22 is a grass/turf field that is 2000' x 130'.[18] Commercial air service is available at Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport in Liberal, Kansas, about 38 miles west-northwest.[19][20]

Historical sites

The Jones & Plummer Trail Museum offers a glimpse into the early days in and around the town through displays of historical artifacts and prototype rooms.[21]

Main article: National Register of Historic Places listings in Beaver County, Oklahoma

NRHP-listed sites include the Beaver County Courthouse, the Presbyterian Church, and the Lane Cabin at Main Street and Avenue C.

Notable people

See also

Notes

  1. ^ The Lane House a/k/a the Lane Cabin still stands, and is on the National Register of Historic Places.[1]
  2. ^ Although the paper's name was later changed to the Herald Democrat, It has continued doing business for over 100 years, into the 21st century.[1]
  3. ^ The ranchers derisively called the farmers "pumpkin rollers."[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k V. Pauline Hodges, "Beaver," Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture, 2009. Accessed April 15, 2015.
  2. ^ "Town-of-Beaver". Archived from the original on June 28, 2017. Retrieved March 25, 2017.
  3. ^ a b "Board-of-Trustees". Archived from the original on February 23, 2018. Retrieved March 25, 2017.
  4. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  5. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Beaver, Oklahoma
  6. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  7. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on July 12, 2012. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  8. ^ "Beaver (Town), Oklahoma". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
  9. ^ "Oklahoma Panhandle: Badmen in No Man's Land". June 12, 2006. Retrieved July 10, 2013.
  10. ^ Graham, Marti. "No Man's Land - Oklahoma Territory - OK/ITGenWeb". Retrieved March 25, 2017.
  11. ^ Capace, Nancy. The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma. pp. 126-7. 1999. Somerset Publishers, Inc. St. Clair Shores, MI. ISBN 0-403-09837-8 Accessed August 20, 2018
  12. ^ "Villagers > Buried City Main". Retrieved March 25, 2017.
  13. ^ "Oklahoma Annual Rainfall and Climate Data". CoolWeather.net. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
  14. ^ "Climatography of the United States NO.81" (PDF). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 13, 2014. Retrieved January 16, 2011.
  15. ^ "Monthly Averages for Beaver, OK". The Weather Channel. Retrieved January 16, 2011.
  16. ^ a b "2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved April 27, 2011.[dead link‍]
  17. ^ "Beaver, Oklahoma". Google Maps. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
  18. ^ "Beaver Municipal Airport". AirNav.com. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
  19. ^ "Liberal Airport". City of Liberal. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
  20. ^ "Liberal Airport to Beaver, Oklahoma". Google Maps. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
  21. ^ "Jones & Plummer Trail Museum". TravelOK.com. Retrieved April 8, 2021.

Further reading

  • Gould, Charles Newton (1926). Geology of Beaver county, Oklahoma, by Chas. N. Gould and John T. Lonsdale. Fossil leaves from Beaver county, by E. W. Berry. Agriculture of Beaver county, by Ernest Slocum. History of Beaver county, by F. C. Tracy. Norman, Oklahoma. LCCN gs26000324.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  • A History of Beaver County. Beaver, Oklahoma: Beaver County Historical Society. 1970–1971. LCCN 70021830. 2 v. illus. (part col.) 32 cm.

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