Hartshorne, Oklahoma
Hartshorne is a city of 1,642 people in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, founded in 1850.
Why visit Hartshorne
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 9 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; January lows average 30°F.
Weather in Hartshorne
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About Hartshorne
Hartshorne (pronounced "Hearts-orn") is a city in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, United States. It is the third largest city in the county. The population was 1,947 at the time of the 2020 United States census.
From the Wikipedia article Hartshorne, Oklahoma (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks1
Restaurants and cafes9
Churches and places of worship4
History
The present-day city of Hartshorne began as a coal mining community about 1850. Coal mine operators in the Indian Territory recruited European immigrants to work the mines. The first workers were probably English and Irish, but other ethnic groups soon joined them. These included Italians and eastern Europeans. Like many other such communities, this was a company town, built very close to the mine, with rudimentary houses and a company store.
A post office opened at Hartshorne, Indian Territory on March 5, 1850. It was named for Dr. Charles Hartshorne, a railroad official. Jones Academy was established southwest of Hartshorne in 1881. At the time of its founding, Hartshorne was located in Gaines County, a part of the Moshulatubbee District of the Choctaw Nation.
The Choctaw Coal and Railway (CC&R) line, acquired by the town, was incorporated in 1887 and began building a 67 miles (108 km) line between Wister and South McAlester. In 1894, the CC&R was reorganized and renamed the Choctaw, Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad (CO&G). The Wister - South McAlester line was completed in 1900, and also linked to Wilburton, Alderson and Hartshorne. In 1902, the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway gained control of the CO&G.
From the History section of Hartshorne, Oklahoma on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Healthcare1
Map of Hartshorne
30 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 30°F | 2.2 in |
| Feb | 57°F | 34°F | 2.4 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 42°F | 3.4 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 50°F | 4.6 in |
| May | 80°F | 60°F | 5.3 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 68°F | 4.5 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 72°F | 3.4 in |
| Aug | 93°F | 71°F | 3.0 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 63°F | 3.7 in |
| Oct | 75°F | 52°F | 4.2 in |
| Nov | 63°F | 41°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 54°F | 33°F | 3.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mcalester Rgnl Ap (13 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Pittsburg County has had 27 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-04-30: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Tornado)
- 2021-02-24: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-17: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-04-05: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-07-12: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
McAlester Regional Airport (MLC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 13 miles away.
- Haileyville 1 mi northwest, about 2 min by car
- Krebs 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- McAlester 13 mi northwest, about 22 min by car
- Wilburton 16 mi east, about 25 min by car
- Savanna 16 mi west, about 25 min by car
- Kiowa 21 mi west, about 34 min by car
- Eufaula 31 mi north, about 50 min by car
- Coalgate 43 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Checotah 45 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Atoka 45 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Hartshorne, OK aeriel view April 2022, Thomson200, CC0
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