Lane is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Atoka County, Oklahoma, United States.
Lane, Oklahoma | |
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Census-designated place | |
![]() ![]() Lane Location within the state of Oklahoma | |
Coordinates: 34°17′55″N 95°59′17″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Oklahoma |
County | Atoka |
Area | |
• Total | 7.99 sq mi (20.69 km2) |
• Land | 7.95 sq mi (20.60 km2) |
• Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 300 |
• Density | 37.73/sq mi (14.57/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
FIPS code | 40-41400 |
GNIS feature ID | 1094499 |
A post office was established at Lane, Indian Territory on October 6, 1902. Its name reflects the fact the new post office was located in a building which was at the end of lane bounded by rail fencing. At the time of its founding, Lane was located in Atoka County, Choctaw Nation, a territorial-era government unit.[2]
As of the 2010 census, the CDP had a population of 414.[3]
Lane is located along State Highway 3, 10 miles (16 km) southeast of Atoka.[4]
The famous rodeo world champion Lane Frost (1963-1989) once lived in Lane, as do his parents. Frost graduated from high school in Atoka.
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
2020 | 300 | — | |
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Municipalities and communities of Atoka County, Oklahoma, United States | ||
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County seat: Atoka | ||
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Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in another county or counties | |
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