Coalgate, Oklahoma - Wikipedia
WebCoalgate is a city in and the county seat of Coal County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 1,967 at the 2010 census, a 1.9 percent decrease from the figure of 2,005 recorded in 2000. The town was founded in 1889 in the Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory as a coal mining camp named Liddle. The name changed to Coalgate on January 23, 1890.
Coalgate | The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture
WebOriginally known as Liddle and located in the Pushmataha District of the Choctaw Nation, Coalgate, the county seat of Coal County, is situated at the intersection of U.S. Highway 75 and State Highway 31. The town began as a coal-mining camp in 1889.
Indian coal allocation scam - Wikipedia
WebThe coal allocation scam, dubbed in the media as Coalgate, is a major political scandal concerning the Indian government's allocation of the nation's coal deposits to public sector enterprise (PSEs) and private companies.
Coalgate, OK Map & Directions - MapQuest
WebHours. Coalgate Map. Coalgate is a city in and the county seat of Coal County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 2,005 at the 2000 census. Morris W. Turner (1931–2008), a businessman and the mayor of Lubbock, Texas, from 1972–1974, was born in …
City of Coalgate - Current Meeting Agenda
WebIn Coalgate three railroads were active around 1885, Okla. City, Ada, and Atoka, Rock Island and the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad. During this time the town was called Liddle and was well known by June 23, 1890 when the bank was established. In 1898 the Post Office was established and an application for incorporation of the city of ...
Coalgate, New Zealand - Wikipedia
WebCoalgate is a small town in the Selwyn District of the Canterbury region of New Zealand's South Island. It is located roughly an hour west of Christchurch on State Highway 77. The town's name stems from it being the "gateway" to the lignite coal fields around Whitecliffs, the Rakaia Gorge, and The Acheron River.
Putting the Coal in Coalgate, exhibit teaches about past
WebDecember 1, 2020. Recently, the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Historic Preservation Department completed a small exhibit in Coalgate, Oklahoma, called “Putting the Coal in Coalgate.” This exhibit houses some exciting artifacts that date back to the late-1800s era coal mining operations in Choctaw Nation.
City of Coalgate - Recreation
WebThe citizens of Coalgate have access to a number of recreational facilities within the City of Coalgate. These include tennis courts, parks, baseball and softball fields, pools and a walking track. In addition for the avid sportsman hunting and fishing opportunities abound in …
Coalgate, Oklahoma Population 2024 - World Population Review
WebCoalgate has a 2024 population of 1,696. It is also the county seat of Coal County. Coalgate is currently growing at a rate of 0.3% annually and its population has increased by 1.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,676 in 2020.
City of Coalgate - About Us
WebAbout Us. Coalgate, the county seat of Coal County, is known for outstanding ranching, farming, and natural resources. Deer and turkey are abundant, as are the bald eagles that congregate in the area each winter.
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