Goldsby, Oklahoma
| Goldsby, Oklahoma | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
 Location of Goldsby, Oklahoma |
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| Coordinates: 35°8′48″N 97°28′26″W / 35.14667°N 97.47389°WCoordinates: 35°8′48″N 97°28′26″W / 35.14667°N 97.47389°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | McClain |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19.3 sq mi (49.9 km2) |
| • Land | 19.3 sq mi (49.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,155 ft (352 m) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 1,891 |
| • Density | 98/sq mi (38/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 73093 |
| Area code(s) | 405 |
| FIPS code | 40-29850 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1102938 |
Goldsby is a town in McClain County, Oklahoma, United States. It lies within the Washington public school district and is home to the second largest casino in Oklahoma. As of 2012, the estimated population was 1,891, a 57 percent increase since 2000.
Goldsby is located at 35°8′48″N 97°28′26″W / 35.14667°N 97.47389°W (35.146712, -97.473764).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 19.3 square miles (50 km2), of which 19.2 square miles (50 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) (0.10%) is water.
Goldsby is closely tied to its neighbor to the south, Washington. As Goldsby has no post office, mail is processed through the Washington post office (zip 73093). Goldsby falls within the boundaries of the Washington public school district. However, Goldsby provides Washington with other resources such as fire department and water services.
Goldsby tornado activity is above the Oklahoma state average and 412% greater than the U.S. average.
The second largest casino in Oklahoma (Riverwind Casino) is located in Goldsby on State Highway 9.
The Town of Goldsby maintains one airport for general aviation usage, David Jay Perry Airport, as well as several private landing fields. Goldsby is also the home of the Albert Engstrom Forest Regeneration Center.
The town includes several small businesses. Goldsby also has a state tag agency, community center, and a veterans' memorial.[1]
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