City of Durant
Seal
Nickname: City of Magnolias
Location within the state of Oklahoma
County	Bryan County
Government
- Mayor	Jerry Tomlinson
Area
- City	49.4 km²  (19.1 sq mi)
- Land	49.3 km² (19 sq mi)
- Water	0.1 km² (0 sq mi)
Population (2000)
- City	13,549
- Density	274.9/km² (712/sq mi)
Time zone	CST (UTC-6)
- Summer (DST)	CDT (UTC-5)
Website: http://www.durant.org/

Durant is a city in Bryan County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 13,549 at the 2000 census, but, the July 2005 census puts Durant's population at 14,795. The Durant Micropolitan Area has approximately 39,000 residents. It is the county seat of Bryan County^GR6. Image File history File linksMetadata No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... // A nickname is a name of a person or thing other than its proper name. ... Image File history File links Adapted from Wikipedias OK county maps by Seth Ilys. ... Official language(s) None Capital Oklahoma City Largest city Oklahoma City Area  Ranked 20th  - Total 69,960 sq mi (181,196 km²)  - Width 230 miles (370 km)  - Length 298 miles (480 km)  - % water 1. ... United States of America, showing states, divided into counties. ... Bryan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. ... A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning larger, greater) is the modern title of the highest ranking municipal officer. ... Area is a physical quantity expressing the size of a part of a surface. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... Population density by country, 2006 Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. ... A time zone is a region of the Earth that has adopted the same standard time, usually referred to as the local time. ...  CST or UTC-6 The Central Time Zone observes standard time by subtracting six hours from UTC during standard time (UTC-6) and five hours during daylight saving time (UTC-5). ... −12 | −11 | −10 | −9:30 | −9 | −8 | −7 | −6 | −5 | −4 | −3:30 | −3 | −2:30 | −2 | −1 | −0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Though DST is common in Europe and North America, most of the worlds people do not use it. ...  CST or UTC-6 The Central Time Zone observes standard time by subtracting six hours from UTC during standard time (UTC-6) and five hours during daylight saving time (UTC-5). ... -12 | -11 | -10 | -9:30 | -9 | -8 | -7 | -6 | -5 | -4 | -3:30 | -3 | -2:30 | -2 | -1 | -0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Bryan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. ... Official language(s) None Capital Oklahoma City Largest city Oklahoma City Area  Ranked 20th  - Total 69,960 sq mi (181,196 km²)  - Width 230 miles (370 km)  - Length 298 miles (480 km)  - % water 1. ... The following is a list (by population) of all micropolitan statistical areas as defined by the United States Census Bureau. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Bryan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. ...

Durant was ranked as the fastest growing rural city in Oklahoma in 2004, having the fastest growth rate outside of the Oklahoma City and Tulsa metropolitan areas. Today, the city is ranked as one of the fastest growing cities in the country. Less than ten miles away, Lake Texoma has between 8-10 million tourists every year and is the 12th largest lake in the United States, and also one of the largest reservoirs in the country, contributing to Durant's economic and population growth. shelby was here 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Downtown Oklahoma City The State Capitol of Oklahoma From The South Motto: Nickname: Capital of the New Century Founded 1889 Incorporated County Oklahoma County Cleveland County Canadian County Borough {{{borough}}} Parrish {{{parrish}}} Mayor Mick Cornett Area  - Total  - Water 1,608. ... Downtown Tulsa Tulsa is the second-largest city in Oklahoma. ... Graphic map of Lake Texoma. ... A reservoir (French: réservoir) is an artificial lake created by flooding land behind a dam. ... This article needs additional references or sources to facilitate its verification. ... Human population increase from 10,000 BC – 2000 AD. Population growth is change in population over time, and can be quantified as the change in the number of individuals in a population per unit time. ...

Durant is home to Southeastern Oklahoma State University and also the Headquarters of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, though the historic capital building is in Tuskahoma. Durant ranks as the second largest city within the Choctaw Nation, following McAlester, while Poteau is the third largest city. The city has officially been recognized as the Magnolia Capital of Oklahoma, and the SOSU campus is known as the "Campus of 1,000 Magnolias". Southeastern Oklahoma State University, often abbreviated as SOSU, is a public university located in Durant, Oklahoma with an undergraduate enrollment of approximately 4,000 as of 2005. ... Pushmataha was the most famous leader of the Choctaws. ... Tuskahoma is a small community in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma. ... McAlester is a city located in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. ... Poteau is a city located in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. ...

Geography

Durant is located at 33°59′59″N, 96°23′5″W (33.999834, -96.384825)^GR1.

Durant City Hall in Downtown.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 49.4 km² (19.1 mi²). 49.3 km² (19.0 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it (0.16%) is water. Image File history File links Durant_city_hall. ... Image File history File links Durant_city_hall. ... The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

Durant is located in a region named Texoma, and also Texomaland, because of its short distance from Lake Texoma. Durant can also be classified as being in Southeastern Oklahoma, and/or South Central Oklahoma, and also Lake Country. The city is approximately 14 miles north of the Red River, which is the border between Oklahoma and Texas. Dallas is also about 88 miles south of Durant, but, McKinney is 30 miles closer to Durant which is where the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex actually begins. The frequency of the word Texoma in telephone business directory listings Texoma, a portmanteau of the words Texas and Oklahoma, is used to describe the area on either side of the border between these two states along the Red River valley, in particular the area around Lake Texoma, a popular... Graphic map of Lake Texoma. ... Turner Falls, nestled in the Arbuckle Mountains of Kiamichi Country. ... The Red River is one of several rivers with that name, and of two rivers with that name in the United States. ... Official language(s) No Official Language See languages of Texas Capital Austin Largest city Houston Area  Ranked 2nd  - Total 261,797 sq mi (678,051 km²)  - Width 773 miles (1,244 km)  - Length 790 miles (1,270 km)  - % water 2. ... Dallas redirects here. ... McKinney is a city in Collin County, Texas (USA), the county seat and currently second in population to Plano. ... The Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington metropolitan area, a title designated by the U.S. Census as of 2003, encompasses 12 counties within the U.S. state of Texas. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 13,549 people, 5,488 households, and 3,309 families residing in the city. The population density was 274.9/km² (712.1/mi²). There were 6,082 housing units at an average density of 123.4/km² (319.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 78.99% White, 1.54% African American, 12.27% Native American, 0.90% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.57% from other races, and 4.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.56% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

The Bryan County Courthouse in Downtown Durant.

Durant's first census was recorded in 1900, and the population was 2,969. Image File history File linksMetadata No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File linksMetadata No higher resolution available. ... Year 1900 (MCM) was an exceptional common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar, but a leap year starting on Saturday of the Julian calendar. ...

There were 5,488 households out of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.8% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.7% were non-families. 32.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.97. This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling. ...

In the city the population was spread out with 23.2% under the age of 18, 18.1% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 17.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 90.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,328, and the median income for a family was $32,988. Males had a median income of $26,574 versus $19,676 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,849. About 17.2% of families and 22.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.8% of those under age 18 and 17.6% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

History

In the beginning, a family of French-Choctaw origin followed the immigration of the Choctaw Nation from the Valley of the Great River, the Mississippi. The Choctaw’s journey chronicled as “the Trail of Tears, heartaches and death,” ended in a new country west of the Territory of Arkansas and situated between the Red River of the South and the South Canadian River of the north. The claim extended west to Mexico, which is now the eastern boundary line of the northwest Texas territory commonly known and called the “panhandle.” For the river in Canada, see Mississippi River (Ontario). ... This monument at the New Echota Historic Site honors Cherokees who died on the Trail of Tears. ... The Red River is one of several rivers with that name, and of two rivers with that name in the United States. ... The Canadian River is the largest tributary of the Arkansas River. ... The Texas Panhandle is a region of the state of Texas consisting of the northernmost 26 counties in the state. ...

Pierre Durant, pronounced DuRant in French, and his four sons made the trudge down the Mississippi on the way to the southeastern part of the Choctaw Nation in 1832. The brothers, grown, with families of their own, established homesteads from the Arkansas line to Durant. Pushmataha was the most famous leader of the Choctaws. ...

The Choctaw Nation Headquarters.

One son, Fisher, married to a full blood Choctaw, found a beautiful location for a home between Durant’s present Eight and Ninth avenues, at the location of Dixon Durant Park near Durant High School. His son, Dixon Durant is recognized as the founder of Durant and is honored with his namesake. As an early day minister, businessman and civic leader, Dixon Durant is credited with pastorates in local Presbyterian, Congregationalist and Methodist churches; establishment of the first store selling general merchandise; and possibly influencing the 1872 erection of a Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad (Katy Railroad) siding at Durant, thus producing the initial impetus for establishing the community. Image File history File links Choctaw_nation_hq. ... Image File history File links Choctaw_nation_hq. ... For other uses, see Choctaw (disambiguation). ... The Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad (known as the MKT, or Katy) began as the Union Pacific Railway, Southern Branch (unrelated to the Union Pacific Railroad) in 1865. ...

A post office for “Durant Station” was authorized in 1879, evidence that a village of some size had developed during the seven years since the coming of the railroad. A.E. Fulsom was post master. Discontinued in 1881, the post office re-established in 1882 with the address as “Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory.” The word “station” was never again used as part of the official name for the community. Small-town post office and town hall in Lockhart, Alabama A post office is a facility (in most countries, a government one) where the public can purchase postage stamps for mailing correspondence or merchandise, and also drop off or pick up packages or other special-delivery items. ...

Education

Higher Education

Durant is home to Southeastern Oklahoma State University, which has about 4,000 enrolled students. Southeastern Oklahoma State University, often abbreviated as SOSU, is a public university located in Durant, Oklahoma with an undergraduate enrollment of approximately 4,000 as of 2005. ...

CareerTech

Durant is also home to the Kiamichi Technology Center, which has eight other locations in Southeastern Oklahoma. Kiamichi is part of the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education. Kiamichi Technology Center is a public career and technology education center located in Wilburton, Oklahoma and is part of the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education system. ... Turner Falls, nestled in the Arbuckle Mountains of Kiamichi Country. ... The Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education is located in the north-central Oklahoma town of Stillwater. ...

Durant Public Schools

Durant has an estimated student population of 3,400.

Durant High School was one of six schools nation-wide to earn the recognition as a "Great American High School" in 2002. Durant High School is located in the center of the town on a hilly terrain, creating beautiful views of the school and from the school. The high school has approximately 900 students, which makes it one of the largest schools in Southeastern Oklahoma. Grades 9-12 attend Durant High School. The school offers numerous elective classes such as art, athletics, drama, agricultural education, Spanish and Choctaw, psychology, health career, computers and technology, and also advanced placements for the basic classes. There has been discussion of a new high school being constructed as of March 2007, but, it is yet undecided. For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ... Turner Falls, nestled in the Arbuckle Mountains of Kiamichi Country. ... The Bath, a painting by Mary Cassatt (1844-1926). ... Womens Australian rules football is a team sport. ... This does not cite any references or sources. ... Agricultural Education is instruction about crop production, livestock management, soil and water conservation, and various other aspects of agriculture. ... The Choctaw language, traditionally spoken by the Native American Choctaw people of the southeastern United States, is a member of the Muskogean family. ... Psychology (from Greek: ψυχή, psukhē, spirit, soul; and λόγος, logos, knowledge) is an academic / applied discipline involving the scientific study of mental processes and behavior of humans and animals. ... The tower of a personal computer. ... By the mid 20th century humans had achieved a mastery of technology sufficient to leave the surface of the Earth for the first time and explore space. ... Main article: Secondary education High school is a name used in some parts of the world, and particularly in North America, to describe the last segment of compulsory education, which is otherwise known as secondary education. ... March 2007 is the third month of the year. ...

Durant Middle School is located just outside of the downtown district, being built in the early 1900s and is the oldest school building in Durant. It originally housed the High School. Grades 7-8 attend the Middle School with about 480 students.

Durant Intermediate School is located in the medical district in the northern section of Durant. In fact, the Intermediate School was formerly the Bryan County Hospital before the construction of the Medical Center of Southeastern Oklahomain 1987. Grades 4-6 attend the Intermediate School with about 530 students. The school recently added a north wing which now houses the 4th graders, which was completed just before the 2006-2007 school year. 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Three elementary schools are located in Durant; Washington Irving Elementary (600 students), Northwest Heights Elementary (580 students), and Robert E. Lee Elementary (250 students). George Washington Elementary formerly served as an elementary school before closing in 2003 due to funding problems. Grades Pre-K through 3rd attend all of the elementary schools.

Durant also has a private school, Victory Life Academy, which has an enrollment of about 250 students. It serves grades Pre-K through 12. Private schools, or independent schools, are schools not administered by local, state, or national government, which retain the right to select their student body and are funded in whole or in part by charging their students tuition rather than with public (state) funds. ...

School Trivia

• The mascot for the Durant Public Schools is the Lion.

• The Durant High School Band is recognized as one of the best in the state as evidenced by there many awards and trophies, Band directors are Mr. Chris Gregg and Mr. Anthony Tiger

• On April 5, 2007, Durant High School celebrated Oklahoma's centennial, and also the high school's 100th graduating class. The theme of this memorable event was "Celebrating a Century of Class".

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Economy

Durant is a progressive community with a thriving, diversified local economy, and currently leads the state in economic development. One of the city's strongest industries is tourism; attractions include Lake Texoma, Lake Durant, the Choctaw Casino and Resort, Fort Washita, the Three Valley Museum, the annual Magnolia Festival held in downtown, and the World's Largest Peanut. Manufacturing and distribution are growing industries that are occurring in Durant with several factories of such industries being constructed and planned. Tourists on Oahu, Hawaii Tourism is travel for predominantly recreational or leisure purposes or the provision of services to support this leisure travel. ... Graphic map of Lake Texoma. ... Manufacturing is the application of tools and a processing medium to the transformation of raw materials into finished goods for sale. ... Wikibooks has more about this subject: Marketing Distribution is one of the four aspects of marketing. ...

The Choctaw Casino of the Choctaw Casino Resort.

The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma has a huge impact on Durant's economy, especially the two casinos that bring in millions of dollars everyday, which is then used for education. The Choctaw Casino Resort, located between Durant and Calera along U.S. 69/75, is a thriving area with economic success. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Pushmataha was the most famous leader of the Choctaws. ... Calera is a town in Bryan County, Oklahoma, United States. ... U.S. Route 69 is a north-south United States highway. ... U.S. Route 75 is a north-south U.S. Highway. ...

Another important part of Durant's economy is the city's Historic Central Business District and the Retail District. In the past few years, Downtown Durant has seen growth, renewal projects such as streetscaping, and new businesses arriving. Durant is part of the Main Street Program. The Retail District has seen tremendous growth and continues to see growth. The district is west of Downtown, at the intersection of U.S. 69/75 and U.S. 70, and is Durant's fastest growing area. U.S. Route 69 is a north-south United States highway. ... U.S. Route 75 is a north-south U.S. Highway. ... U.S. Route 70 is an east-west United States highway that runs for 2,385 miles (3,838 km) from eastern North Carolina to east-central Arizona. ...

The city has numerous shopping centers scattered throughout and many major retailers including: For the traditional meaning of the word mall, see mall. ...

• Wal-Mart Supercenter
• Lowe's
• Family Dollar
• AutoZone
• Goody's Family Clothing
• Stage Stores
• NAPA
• Dollar Tree
• Blockbuster
• Cato
• Big Lots
• Dollar General
• Save-A-Lot
• Rent-A-Center
• Movie Gallery, and many others.

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• McDonald's
• Pizza Hut
• Braum's
• Chili's
• Taco Bell
• Arby's
• Jack in the Box
• Taco Mayo
• Two Sonic Drive-In locations
• Burger King
• KFC
• Long John Silver's
• Subway
• Domino's
• Chicken Express
• Carl's Jr.
• Watsonburger, and others.

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Transportation

Roads and Highways

Durant is served by three major U.S. Highways: U.S. 69, U.S. 70, and U.S. 75. Current U.S. Highway shield The United States Highway System is an integrated system of roads in the United States numbered within a nationwide grid. ... U.S. Route 69 is a north-south United States highway. ... U.S. Route 70 is an east-west United States highway that runs for 2,385 miles (3,838 km) from eastern North Carolina to east-central Arizona. ... U.S. Route 75 is a north-south U.S. Highway. ...

In a study released by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation in 2005, an average of about 16,000 vehicles pass Durant's Main Street on U.S. 69/75 everyday. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (often abbreviated as ODOT) is a state government organization in charge of maintaining public roadways of the U.S. state of Oklahoma. ... U.S. Route 69 is a north-south United States highway. ... U.S. Route 75 is a north-south U.S. Highway. ...

Busy streets also criss-cross Durant, the busiest being Main Street, which is also U.S. 70. First Avenue is also a major street that carries traffic northward away from downtown, or southward toward downtown. The intersection of Main Street and First Avenue creates a "T" shape in downtown. Other busy streets include Ninth Avenue, University Boulevard, Washington Avenue, Radio Road, and University Place, all of which have seen increased traffic in recent years. U.S. Route 70 is an east-west United States highway that runs for 2,385 miles (3,838 km) from eastern North Carolina to east-central Arizona. ...

There are three exits in Durant from U.S. 69/75 which are at First Avenue, Washington Avenue, and Main Street; construction of exit/entrance ramps is under way at University Boulevard and is expected to be completed by September 2007. There are also traffic lights at the intersection of U.S. 69/75 and Choctaw Road south of Durant, where the Choctaw Casino and Resort is located. U.S. Route 69 is a north-south United States highway. ... U.S. Route 75 is a north-south U.S. Highway. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... Traffic lights will sometimes differ where there are several lanes of traffic. ... U.S. Route 69 is a north-south United States highway. ... U.S. Route 75 is a north-south U.S. Highway. ...

Air

Eaker Field, the town's airport and home to Southeastern Oklahoma State University's Aviation Sciences Institute, was a U.S. Navy auxiliary airfield during World War II. It is named after U.S. Army Air Force General Ira C. Eaker, early commander of the legendary Eighth Air Force in wartime England, who graduated from the university (then known as Southeastern State Teacher's College) in 1917. Southeastern Oklahoma State University, often abbreviated as SOSU, is a public university located in Durant, Oklahoma with an undergraduate enrollment of approximately 4,000 as of 2005. ... Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tōjō Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000... Ira Clarence Eaker (13 April 1896 – 6 August 1987) was a general of the United States Army Air Force, who commanded the Eighth Air Force during World War II. Eaker was born in Field Creek, Texas, in 1896. ... The Eighth Air Force is a numbered air force (NAF) of the major command (MAJCOM) of Air Combat Command of the United States Air Force and it is headquartered at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. ...

The closest international airports to Durant is Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City, and Tulsa International Airport. ... DFW redirects here. ... Will Rogers World Airport (IATA: OKC, ICAO: KOKC) is located in southwestern Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and is the primary commercial airport in Oklahoma. ... Downtown Oklahoma City The State Capitol of Oklahoma From The South Motto: Nickname: Capital of the New Century Founded 1889 Incorporated County Oklahoma County Cleveland County Canadian County Borough {{{borough}}} Parrish {{{parrish}}} Mayor Mick Cornett Area  - Total  - Water 1,608. ... Tulsa International Airport (IATA: TUL, ICAO: KTUL) is a public airport located five miles (8 km) northeast of the city of Tulsa, in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, USA. The airport has three runways. ...

Rail

Durant is also a major railroad center. Union Pacific Railroad and Kiamichi Railroad intersect in Downtown, with Union Pacific being the busier railway. The Union Pacific Railroad (AAR reporting marks UP) (NYSE: UNP) is the largest railroad network in the United States. ... The Kiamichi Railroad Company (AAR reporting mark KRR) is a Class III short-line railroad headquartered in Hugo, Oklahoma. ...

Born in Durant

• Joe Dobson - 1948 American League All-Star.

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Trivia

• Durant's daytime population increases to approximately 18,000 people, which is growing steadily.

• Durant has a pull factor of 2.1 times its population.

• A memorable event in Durant’s rail history occurred on April 5, 1905. A special southbound Katy train stopped in the city with none other than President Theodore Roosevelt aboard.

• Durant's Wal-Mart Supercenter opened in 2003, which was unusual considering the city's size of the time (13,000 people), in which most cities of that size already do have a Supercenter. The reason for this may have been Durant's proximity and easy commute to Denison, which also has a Supercenter and did serve customers from Oklahoma until this one opened in Durant. The square footage of the Supercenter in Durant is approximately 185,000 square feet.

• W.H. Hilton was elected as the first mayor of Durant.

• Bryan County was created from Choctaw lands in 1907, the same time as statehood, and was named after William Jennings Bryan. He was nominated three times for President of the United States and at the age of 36 lost to William McKinley. He also lost to Woodrow Wilson, and William H. Taft. Woodrow Wilson appointed Bryan as Secretary of State.

• Durant's area code is 580, and the ZIP Code is 74701-02.

• The Medical Center of Southeastern Oklahoma is ranked as one of the best 100 hospitals in the United States[1].

• Durant has a newspaper, the Durant Daily Democrat, which is published everyday of the week except for Saturday.

• The largest employer in Durant is the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, including the Choctaw Nation Headquarters and the Choctaw Casino Resort, which has two Choctaw Travel Plazas, two Choctaw casinos, the Choctaw Inn, and many more facilities that are located in the resort with more plans of construction. Over 5,400 people work for the Choctaw Nation in Durant.

• The city of Durant was named an All-American City finalist for 2006.

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External links

• City of Durant
• Durant Area Chamber of Commerce
• Durant Daily Democrat
• Durant Economic Development
• http://www.city-data.com/city/Durant-Oklahoma.html

References

• Durant leading the state in economic development

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