Krebs, Oklahoma
| Krebs, Oklahoma | |
|---|---|
| City | |
| Nickname(s): Little Italy | |
 Location of Krebs, Oklahoma |
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| Coordinates: 34°55′46″N 95°43′16″W / 34.92944°N 95.72111°WCoordinates: 34°55′46″N 95°43′16″W / 34.92944°N 95.72111°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Pittsburg |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council |
| • Mayor | Bobby Watkins |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.4 sq mi (8.9 km2) |
| • Land | 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 656 ft (200 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 2,053 |
| • Density | 601.6/sq mi (232.3/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 74554 |
| Area code(s) | 539/918 |
| FIPS code | 40-40300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1094434 |
| Website | http://cityofkrebs.com/home |
Krebs is a city in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 2,053 at the 2010 census, a slight increase from 2,051 at the 2000 census. Its nickname is "Little Italy." It was founded before Oklahoma statehood as a coal mining town in the Choctaw Nation of Indian Territory.
Krebs was founded in the late 1800s and the first post office was established in 1886. It began as a coal-mining camp housing European immigrants who came to work coal mines in the surrounding area. The town is named after Judge Edmond Folsom Krebs (1821-1893).
An explosion in the Osage Coal & Mining Company’s No. 11 mine on January 7, 1892 killed about 100 workers and injured another 150, but mining continued to prosper. By 1895, there were 15 mines operating nearby. The first local of the United Mine Workers in Indian Territory was founded in the town in 1898. Krebs was linked to McAlester by the Choctaw Railway and Lighting Company interurban railroad.
Krebs is located at 34°55′46″N 95°43′16″W / 34.92944°N 95.72111°W (34.929538, -95.721064). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.4 square miles (8.8 km2), of which, 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km2) of it is land and 0.29% is water. Krebs is 3 miles (4.8 km) east of McAlester, the county seat, on U.S. Highway 270 and State Highway 31.
Krebs is famous throughout Oklahoma for its many Italian restaurants. Isle of Capri, "Pete's Place", and Roseanna's have been active for generations. Authentic Italian fare available in Krebs that is lacking in chain restaurants includes "Lamb Fries" (fried sheep testicles).
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