Roland, Oklahoma
Roland is a town of 3,687 people in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, founded in 1888.
Why visit Roland
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 2 parks and trails, 12 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Roland City Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 94°F; January lows average 30°F.
Weather in Roland
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Roland
Roland is a town in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, United States. It is part of the Fort Smith, Arkansas-Oklahoma Metropolitan Statistical Area and the second most populated place in Sequoyah County.
From the Wikipedia article Roland, Oklahoma (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Roland City Park
Park · 0.4 mi
Located directly behind the police station on Creek Street. It has a 1/3 mile paved walking trail, playground equipment, and picnic...
Creek Street
Restaurants and cafes12
Pho Lucky & Boba Tea
Restaurant · Lao · 0.5 mi
105 East Ray Fine Boulevard, Roland
Tu-Su 10:30-20:00
History
This area was a dispersed rural community in the Cherokee Nation during the 19th century, until 1888, when the Kansas and Arkansas Valley Railway (KAVR) built a railroad line through it.
Meanwhile, the formerly-dispersed residents coalesced into a small town called either Garrison or Garrison Creek. A post office was established in the town in 1902, and the town renamed itself as Roland in 1904. The 1910 census recorded 228 residents.
From the History section of Roland, Oklahoma on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship8
Roland Hills Baptist Church
Church · Southern Baptist · 0.8 mi
108 West Ray Fine Boulevard, Roland
Zion Missionary Baotist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.4 mi
202 South Roland Road, Roland
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries17
Institute For The Creative Arts School
School · 4.8 mi
1101 Riverfront Dr, Fort Smith
Healthcare3
Map of Roland
57 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51°F | 30°F | 2.9 in | 1.4 in |
| Feb | 57°F | 33°F | 2.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 42°F | 3.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 50°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 81°F | 60°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 68°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 72°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 94°F | 71°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 63°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 51°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 63°F | 40°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 53°F | 32°F | 3.5 in | 0.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ft Smith Rgnl Ap Gsn 72344 (10 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
Sequoyah County has had 25 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 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)
- 2019-06-01: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2019-05-25: Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Muldrow 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Arkoma 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Fort Smith 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Van Buren 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Pocola 11 mi south, about 18 min by car
- Spiro 14 mi southwest, about 22 min by car
- Panama 19 mi southwest, about 31 min by car
- Poteau 25 mi south, about 40 min by car
- Stigler 36 mi west, about 58 min by car
- Heavener 36 mi south, about 59 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
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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