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'''McLoud''' is a town in [[Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma|Pottawatomie County]], [[Oklahoma]], [[United States]], and is part of the [[Oklahoma City]] Consolidated Metropolitan Area. The population was 4,044 at the [[United States Census, 2010|2010 census]], a 14.0 percent increase from 3,548 at the 2000 census.<ref>[http://censusviewer.com/city/OK/McLoud CensusViewer: Population of the City of McLoud, Oklahoma]</ref> The town was founded in 1895 and named for John W. McLoud, attorney for the Choctaw, Oklahoma & Gulf Railway.<ref name="EOHC-McLoud">Bird, Leah Horton. ''Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture''. "McLoud."[http://digital.library.okstate.edu/encyclopedia/entries/M/MC035.html Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture - McLoud] Retrieved 2/26/2011</ref>
'''McLoud''' is a city in northwestern [[Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma|Pottawatomie County]], [[Oklahoma]], United States, and is part of the [[Oklahoma City]] Consolidated Metropolitan Area. The population was 4,044 at the [[United States Census, 2010|2010 census]], a 14.0 percent increase from the figure of 3,548 in 2000.<ref>[http://censusviewer.com/city/OK/McLoud CensusViewer: Population of the City of McLoud, Oklahoma]</ref> The city was founded in 1895 and named for John W. McLoud, attorney for the [[Choctaw, Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad]].<ref name="EOHC-McLoud">Leah Horton Bird, "[http://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry.php?entry=MC035 McLoud]". ''Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture''. Accessed February 26, 2011</ref>


==History==
==History==
Early day McLoud was known for manufacturing and selling Whiskey to whites and American Indians in dry Indian Territory. Located on the [[North Canadian River]], the original town was destroyed in a flood and was rebuilt on higher ground one mile south.<ref name="EOHC-McLoud"/>
Early day McLoud was known for manufacturing and selling whiskey to whites and American Indians in dry Indian Territory. Located on the [[North Canadian River]], the original town was destroyed in a flood and was rebuilt on higher ground one mile south.<ref name="EOHC-McLoud"/>


In June 1895, a post office named McCloud was established for the town, named after railroad attorney John William McLoud. The spelling of the post office name was corrected in October 1895.<ref name="EOHC-McLoud"/> The town incorporated July 7, 1896.<ref name="Molder">Molder, Klaris.[http://digital.library.okstate.edu/Chronicles/v028/v028p089.pdf "McLoud, 1895 to 1949." ''Chronicles of Oklahoma''.] Retrieved December 6, 2013.</ref>
In June 1895, a post office named McCloud was established for the town, named after railroad attorney John William McLoud. The spelling of the post office name was corrected in October 1895.<ref name="EOHC-McLoud"/> The town incorporated July 7, 1896.<ref name="Molder">Molder, Klaris.[http://digital.library.okstate.edu/Chronicles/v028/v028p089.pdf "McLoud, 1895 to 1949." ''Chronicles of Oklahoma''.] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304054307/http://digital.library.okstate.edu/Chronicles/v028/v028p089.pdf |date=2016-03-04 }} Retrieved December 6, 2013.</ref> The town was an agricultural center for much of its history. By the start of the 21st Century, it had become a [[bedroom community]], with many of its residents commuting to work in other towns.<ref name="EOHC-McLoud"/>


In 1949, the city was recognized as the "Blackberry Capital of the World" when the Chamber of Commerce sent a crate of blackberries to [[Harry S. Truman|President Harry S. Truman]].<ref name="EOHC-McLoud"/>
In 1949, the city was recognized as the "Blackberry Capital of the World" when the Chamber of Commerce sent a crate of blackberries to [[Harry S. Truman|President Harry S. Truman]].<ref name="EOHC-McLoud"/>


==Geography==
==Geography==
McLoud is approximately {{convert|22|mi|km}} east of [[Oklahoma City]]. The [[North Canadian River]] flows past the northeast side of the city. Oklahoma [[Oklahoma State Highway 270|Route 270]] and [[Oklahoma State Highway 102|Route 102]] intersect within the town.<ref>''Oklahoma Atlas & Gazeteer,'' DeLorme, 1st ed., 1998, p. 43 {{ISBN|0899332838}}</ref>
McLoud is located at {{coord|35|24|44|N|97|5|54|W|type:city}} (35.412200, -97.098400).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> It is about {{convert|29|mi|km}} east of Oklahoma City.


According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|18.4|sqmi|km2}}, of which, {{convert|18.3|sqmi|km2}} of it is land and {{convert|0.1|sqmi|km2}} of it (0.43%) is water.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|18.4|sqmi|km2}}, of which {{convert|18.3|sqmi|km2}} is land and {{convert|0.1|sqmi|km2}} (0.43%) is water.

McLoud is located in the [[Cross Timbers|Crosstimbers]] [[ecoregion]] and the [[Central Oklahoma|Frontier Country]] [[tourism region]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=ftp://newftp.epa.gov/EPADataCommons/ORD/Ecoregions/ok/ok_eco_pg.pdf|title=Ecoregions of Oklahoma|website=EPA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.travelok.com/cities-and-regions|title=Cities & Regions|website=TravelOK}}</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{US Census population
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2010, there were 4,044 people, 1,102 households. The racial makeup of the town was 2910 [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 241 [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 569 [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 10[[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 46 [[Some Other Race (U.S. Census)|Some Other Race]], 276 from [[Two or More Races(United States Census)|Two or More Races]].
|1900= 498
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There were 1,102 households out of which 356 had children under the age of 18 living with them,
|1910= 638
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In the town the population was spread out with 21.5% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 38.7% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 58.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 49.0 males.
|1920= 651
|1930= 812
|1940= 616
|1950= 718
|1960= 837
|1970= 2159
|1980= 4061
|1990= 2493
|2000= 3548
|2010= 4044
|2020= 4351
|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|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
}}
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2010, there were 4,044 people, 1,102 households. The racial makeup of the town was 2910 [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 241 [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 569 [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 10 [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 46 some other race, 276 from two or more races.

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There were 1,102 households, out of which 356 had children under the age of 18 living with them,

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In the town, the population was spread out, with 21.5% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 38.7% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 58.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 49.0 males.


The median income for a household in the town was $32,475, and the median income for a family was $37,138. Males had a median income of $30,431 versus $20,667 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $12,774. About 11.6% of families and 13.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 15.5% of those under age 18 and 16.3% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the town was $32,475, and the median income for a family was $37,138. Males had a median income of $30,431 versus $20,667 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $12,774. About 11.6% of families and 13.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 15.5% of those under age 18 and 16.3% of those age 65 or over.


==Government and infrastructure==
==Government and infrastructure==
The [[United States Postal Service]] operates the McLoud Post Office.<ref>"[http://usps.whitepages.com/service/post_office/mcloud-700-s-8th-st-mcloud-ok-1372372 Post Office Location - MCLOUD]." [[United States Postal Service]]. Retrieved on November 22, 2010.</ref>
The [[United States Postal Service]] operates the McLoud Post Office.<ref>"[http://usps.whitepages.com/service/post_office/mcloud-700-s-8th-st-mcloud-ok-1372372 Post Office Location - MCLOUD] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120821005854/http://usps.whitepages.com/service/post_office/mcloud-700-s-8th-st-mcloud-ok-1372372 |date=2012-08-21 }}." [[United States Postal Service]]. Retrieved on November 22, 2010.</ref>


The [[Oklahoma Department of Corrections]] operates the [[Mabel Bassett Correctional Center]] in the city limits of McLoud in [[Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma|Pottawatomie County]],<ref>"[http://www.doc.state.ok.us/facilities/institutions/mbcc.htm Mabel Bassett Correctional Center]." [[Oklahoma Department of Corrections]]. Retrieved on November 22, 2010.</ref>
The [[Oklahoma Department of Corrections]] operates the [[Mabel Bassett Correctional Center]] in the city limits of McLoud in [[Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma|Pottawatomie County]],<ref>"[http://www.doc.state.ok.us/facilities/institutions/mbcc.htm Mabel Bassett Correctional Center] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101221015052/http://www.doc.state.ok.us/facilities/institutions/mbcc.htm |date=2010-12-21 }}." [[Oklahoma Department of Corrections]]. Retrieved on November 22, 2010.</ref>


The City of McLoud hosts a web site for public use and access at http://www.mcloudok.us/
The City of McLoud hosts a web site for public use and access at http://www.mcloudok.us/
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=== CareerTech ===
=== CareerTech ===
The city of McLoud is served by the Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center in [[Choctaw, Oklahoma]].
The city of McLoud is served by Gordon Cooper Vo-Tech in [[Shawnee, Oklahoma|Shawnee]].

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=== Primary and secondary schools ===
Most of McLoud is in the [[McLoud Public Schools]]<!--UNI 19560--> school district. Portions are in [[Dale Public Schools]]<!--UNI 09390--> and [[Harrah Public Schools]]<!--UNI 13890-->.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st40_ok/schooldistrict_maps/c40125_pottawatomie/DC20SD_C40125.pdf |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20221009/https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st40_ok/schooldistrict_maps/c40125_pottawatomie/DC20SD_C40125.pdf |archive-date=October 9, 2022 |url-status=live|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Pottawatomie County, OK|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2024-10-12}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st40_ok/schooldistrict_maps/c40125_pottawatomie/DC20SD_C40125_SD2MS.txt Text list]</ref>


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McLoud Public Schools consists of two campus sites. The McLoud Elementary campus consists of eight buildings, including the Elementary building(old intermediate), the Ola Barnett building (future board offices), the PreK building(old 2nd grade building), and the Early Childhood Center (Pre-K thru 1st grade). The new Intermediate campus is located south of the Junior High and High School. Also at the Elementary campus are the Elementary Gymnasium, the Elementary Multi-Media Center, and the Elementary SafeRoom, which provides tornado protection for the 1,000+ students, staff, and faculty.
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=== Primary and Secondary Schools ===
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McLoud Public Schools consists of two campus sites. The McLoud Elementary campus consists of eight buildings, including the Elemenary building (3rd grade), the Ola Barnett building (4th grade,)the PreK building, the Early Childhood Center (Kindergarten thru 2nd grade), and the Intermediate building (5th and 6th grade). Also at the Elementary campus are the Elementary Gymnasium, the Elementary Multi-Media Center, and the Elementary SafeRoom, which provides tornado protection for the 1,000+ students, staff, and faculty.


The Secondary campus consists of ten buildings. These include McLoud Junior High School (7th & 8th grade) and High School East and West buildings (9th - 12th grades) Also included on the Secondary campus are the Secondary cafeteria, the Secondary Multimeda Center, the Business Building (Business and Computers), a VoAg Building and VoAg Barn, the Home Economics Building, the Fine Arts Building (Band and Drama), and the Secondary SafeRoom which provides the entire secondary campus with tornado protection.
The Secondary campus consists of ten buildings. These include McLoud Junior High School (7th & 8th grade) and High School East and West buildings (9th - 12th grades) Also included on the Secondary campus are the Secondary cafeteria, the Secondary Multimedia Center, the Business Building (now the indoor archery range), a VoAg Building and VoAg Barn, the Home Economics Building, the Fine Arts Building (Band and Drama), and the Secondary SafeRoom which provides the entire secondary campus with tornado protection.


McLoud Schools offers students access to 15 different computer labs across the District. There are four basketball gyms, baseball, football, soccer, and softball fields. McLoud Schools also has indoor practice facilities for their baseball, softball, and wrestling programs, as well as the football field house.<ref>http://www.mcloudschools.us</ref>
McLoud Schools offers students access to 15 different computer labs across the District. There are four basketball gyms, baseball, football, soccer, and softball fields. McLoud Schools also has indoor practice facilities for their baseball, softball, and wrestling programs, as well as the football field house.<ref>{{Cite web |title=McLoud Public Schools |url=https://www.mcloudschools.us/ |access-date=2023-04-24 |website=www.mcloudschools.us |language=en}}</ref>


=== Libraries ===
=== Libraries ===
McLoud is served by the McLoud Public Library, which is part of the [[Pioneer Library System]].<ref>[http://www.pioneer.lib.ok.us/ Pioneer Library System] (accessed May 23, 2013)</ref>
McLoud is served by the McLoud Public Library, which is part of the [[Pioneer Library System]].<ref>[http://www.pioneer.lib.ok.us/ Pioneer Library System] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130501190948/http://www.pioneer.lib.ok.us/ |date=2013-05-01 }} (accessed May 23, 2013)</ref> The [[State Librarian of California]] from 1951 to 1972, [[Carma Leigh]], was born near McLoud.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Mediavilla|first=Cindy|date=Winter 2004|title="Imbued with a Spirit of Cooperation: California State Librarian Carma Leigh"|url=http://www.cslfdn.org/pdf/bulletin79.pdf|journal=California State Library Foundation Bulletin|volume=79|pages=2–5}}</ref>


==Culture==
==Culture==


===Blackberry festival===
===Blackberry festival===
{{unreferenced section|date=January 2018}}
As the “Blackberry Capital of the World”, McLoud is home to the annual Blackberry Festival sponsored by the McLoud Chamber of Commerce. The festival began in the 1940s as a celebration of the end of the blackberry harvest. Although there is no longer large scale commercial blackberry farming in McLoud, blackberries still grow wild in the area. Another local favorite is the Austin poker tournament held in conjunction with the festival.
As the "Blackberry Capital of the World", McLoud is home to the annual Blackberry Festival sponsored by the McLoud Chamber of Commerce. The festival began in the 1940s as a celebration of the end of the [[blackberry]] harvest. Although there is no longer large scale commercial blackberry farming in McLoud, blackberries still grow wild in the area. Another local favorite is the Austin poker tournament held in conjunction with the festival.
The festival is held the first weekend in July at venues throughout the community. The festivities now include a parade, carnival, car show, poker run, baking contest, and pageant. Fireworks and music are also a major part of the activities for the weekend.
The festival is held the first weekend in July at venues throughout the community. The festivities now include a parade, carnival, car show, poker run, baking contest, and pageant. Fireworks and music are also a major part of the activities for the weekend.
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McLoud, Oklahoma
City
McLoud City Hall
McLoud City Hall
Motto: 
Blackberry Capital of the World
Location of McLoud, Oklahoma
Location of McLoud, Oklahoma
Coordinates: 35°24′25″N 97°05′56″W / 35.40694°N 97.09889°W / 35.40694; -97.09889[1]
CountryUnited States
StateOklahoma
CountyPottawatomie
Area
[2]
 • Total
18.10 sq mi (46.88 km2)
 • Land18.02 sq mi (46.67 km2)
 • Water0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2)
Elevation
[1]
1,083 ft (330 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
4,351
 • Density241.47/sq mi (93.23/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
74851
Area code(s)405/572
FIPS code40-45350[3]
GNIS feature ID2412969[1]

McLoud is a city in northwestern Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States, and is part of the Oklahoma City Consolidated Metropolitan Area. The population was 4,044 at the 2010 census, a 14.0 percent increase from the figure of 3,548 in 2000.[4] The city was founded in 1895 and named for John W. McLoud, attorney for the Choctaw, Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad.[5]

History

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Early day McLoud was known for manufacturing and selling whiskey to whites and American Indians in dry Indian Territory. Located on the North Canadian River, the original town was destroyed in a flood and was rebuilt on higher ground one mile south.[5]

In June 1895, a post office named McCloud was established for the town, named after railroad attorney John William McLoud. The spelling of the post office name was corrected in October 1895.[5] The town incorporated July 7, 1896.[6] The town was an agricultural center for much of its history. By the start of the 21st Century, it had become a bedroom community, with many of its residents commuting to work in other towns.[5]

In 1949, the city was recognized as the "Blackberry Capital of the World" when the Chamber of Commerce sent a crate of blackberries to President Harry S. Truman.[5]

Geography

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McLoud is approximately 22 miles (35 km) east of Oklahoma City. The North Canadian River flows past the northeast side of the city. Oklahoma Route 270 and Route 102 intersect within the town.[7]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 18.4 square miles (48 km2), of which 18.3 square miles (47 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) (0.43%) is water.

McLoud is located in the Crosstimbers ecoregion and the Frontier Country tourism region.[8][9]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1900498—
191063828.1%
19206512.0%
193081224.7%
1940616−24.1%
195071816.6%
196083716.6%
19702,159157.9%
19804,06188.1%
19902,493−38.6%
20003,54842.3%
20104,04414.0%
20204,3517.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 4,044 people, 1,102 households. The racial makeup of the town was 2910 White, 241 African American, 569 Native American, 10 Asian, 46 some other race, 276 from two or more races.

There were 1,102 households, out of which 356 had children under the age of 18 living with them,

In the town, the population was spread out, with 21.5% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 38.7% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 58.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 49.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $32,475, and the median income for a family was $37,138. Males had a median income of $30,431 versus $20,667 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,774. About 11.6% of families and 13.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.5% of those under age 18 and 16.3% of those age 65 or over.

Government and infrastructure

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The United States Postal Service operates the McLoud Post Office.[11]

The Oklahoma Department of Corrections operates the Mabel Bassett Correctional Center in the city limits of McLoud in Pottawatomie County,[12]

The City of McLoud hosts a web site for public use and access at http://www.mcloudok.us/

Education

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CareerTech

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The city of McLoud is served by Gordon Cooper Vo-Tech in Shawnee.

Primary and secondary schools

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Most of McLoud is in the McLoud Public Schools school district. Portions are in Dale Public Schools and Harrah Public Schools.[13]

McLoud Public Schools consists of two campus sites. The McLoud Elementary campus consists of eight buildings, including the Elementary building(old intermediate), the Ola Barnett building (future board offices), the PreK building(old 2nd grade building), and the Early Childhood Center (Pre-K thru 1st grade). The new Intermediate campus is located south of the Junior High and High School. Also at the Elementary campus are the Elementary Gymnasium, the Elementary Multi-Media Center, and the Elementary SafeRoom, which provides tornado protection for the 1,000+ students, staff, and faculty.

The Secondary campus consists of ten buildings. These include McLoud Junior High School (7th & 8th grade) and High School East and West buildings (9th - 12th grades) Also included on the Secondary campus are the Secondary cafeteria, the Secondary Multimedia Center, the Business Building (now the indoor archery range), a VoAg Building and VoAg Barn, the Home Economics Building, the Fine Arts Building (Band and Drama), and the Secondary SafeRoom which provides the entire secondary campus with tornado protection.

McLoud Schools offers students access to 15 different computer labs across the District. There are four basketball gyms, baseball, football, soccer, and softball fields. McLoud Schools also has indoor practice facilities for their baseball, softball, and wrestling programs, as well as the football field house.[14]

Libraries

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McLoud is served by the McLoud Public Library, which is part of the Pioneer Library System.[15] The State Librarian of California from 1951 to 1972, Carma Leigh, was born near McLoud.[16]

Culture

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Blackberry festival

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As the "Blackberry Capital of the World", McLoud is home to the annual Blackberry Festival sponsored by the McLoud Chamber of Commerce. The festival began in the 1940s as a celebration of the end of the blackberry harvest. Although there is no longer large scale commercial blackberry farming in McLoud, blackberries still grow wild in the area. Another local favorite is the Austin poker tournament held in conjunction with the festival.

The festival is held the first weekend in July at venues throughout the community. The festivities now include a parade, carnival, car show, poker run, baking contest, and pageant. Fireworks and music are also a major part of the activities for the weekend.

References

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  1. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: McLoud, Oklahoma
  2. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ CensusViewer: Population of the City of McLoud, Oklahoma
  5. ^ a b c d e Leah Horton Bird, "McLoud". Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture. Accessed February 26, 2011
  6. ^ Molder, Klaris."McLoud, 1895 to 1949." Chronicles of Oklahoma. Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved December 6, 2013.
  7. ^ Oklahoma Atlas & Gazeteer, DeLorme, 1st ed., 1998, p. 43 ISBN 0899332838
  8. ^ "Ecoregions of Oklahoma" (PDF). EPA.
  9. ^ "Cities & Regions". TravelOK.
  10. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  11. ^ "Post Office Location - MCLOUD Archived 2012-08-21 at the Wayback Machine." United States Postal Service. Retrieved on November 22, 2010.
  12. ^ "Mabel Bassett Correctional Center Archived 2010-12-21 at the Wayback Machine." Oklahoma Department of Corrections. Retrieved on November 22, 2010.
  13. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Pottawatomie County, OK" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 9, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2024. - Text list
  14. ^ "McLoud Public Schools". www.mcloudschools.us. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
  15. ^ Pioneer Library System Archived 2013-05-01 at the Wayback Machine (accessed May 23, 2013)
  16. ^ Mediavilla, Cindy (Winter 2004). ""Imbued with a Spirit of Cooperation: California State Librarian Carma Leigh"" (PDF). California State Library Foundation Bulletin. 79: 2–5.
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