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'''Hennessey''' is a town in [[Kingfisher County, Oklahoma|Kingfisher County]], [[Oklahoma]], [[United States]]. The population was 2,131 at the [[United States Census, 2010|2010 census]], up from 2,058 in 2000.
'''Hennessey''' is a town in [[Kingfisher County, Oklahoma|Kingfisher County]], [[Oklahoma]], United States. The population was 2,131 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], up from 2,058 in 2000.<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US4033700| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001), Hennessey town, Oklahoma| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau| work=American FactFinder| accessdate=April 16, 2019| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213052554/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US4033700| archive-date=February 13, 2020| url-status=dead}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
[[File:US81nRoad-HennesseyOK (39393076944).jpg|thumb|left|[[U.S. Route 81 in Oklahoma|U.S. Route 81]] in Hennessey, October 2016]]
Hennessey is named after Pat Hennessey, an Irish freighter who was killed at the present townsite in April, 1874. He was said to have been burned on a wagon wheel, either by native Cheyenne tribesmen or white horse thieves.<ref name= "EOHC-Hennessey">[http://digital.library.okstate.edu/encyclopedia/entries/H/HE016.html Everett, Dianna. ''Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture''. "Hennessey."] Retrieved September 27, 2013.</ref>
Hennessey is named after Pat Hennessey, an Irish freighter who was killed at the present townsite in April 1874. He was said to have been burned on a wagon wheel, either by native [[Cheyenne]] tribesmen or white horse thieves.<ref name= "EOHC-Hennessey">[http://digital.library.okstate.edu/encyclopedia/entries/H/HE016.html Everett, Dianna. ''Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture''. "Hennessey."] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100721055419/http://digital.library.okstate.edu/encyclopedia/entries/H/HE016.html |date=July 21, 2010 }} Retrieved September 27, 2013.</ref>


The Pat Hennessey Memorial Park can be found at the streets of Iowa and Arapaho. The location of his body is another story. Pat Hennessey was originally buried next to the location of his death in a shallow grave. Rocks were placed over his body, and teamsters passing by would continue to place markers on his grave. At some point in history Pat’s body was moved. It is possible Pat’s relatives came from Ireland and reclaimed his body. In any case, it is not at the marker site at Memorial Park: excavations there produced no remains.
The Pat Hennessey Memorial Park can be found at Iowa and Arapaho streets. The location of his body is another story. Pat Hennessey was originally buried next to the location of his death in a shallow grave. Rocks were placed over his body, and [[teamster]]s passing by would continue to place markers on his grave. At some point in history Hennessey's body was moved. It is possible his relatives came from Ireland and reclaimed his body. In any case, it is not at the marker site at Memorial Park: excavations there produced no remains.


The town was laid out by the Hennessy Townsite Company after the land run of April 22, 1889. The Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railway, which was owned by the [[Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway]], built a line from Kansas through the Cherokee Outlet, and the first train arrived in September 1889. The town was incorporated on June 10, 1890.<ref name= "EOHC-Hennessey"/>
The town was laid out by the Hennessey Townsite Company after the [[land run]] of April 22, 1889. The [[Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railway]], which was owned by the [[Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway]], built a line from [[Kansas]] through the [[Cherokee Outlet]], and the first train arrived in September 1889. The town was incorporated on June 10, 1890.<ref name= "EOHC-Hennessey"/>

Hennessey is the home town of former NFL fullback [[Leon Crosswhite]] and actor [[Nicki Aycox]].


==Geography==
==Geography==
Hennessey is located at {{coord|36|6|29|N|97|53|54|W|type:city}} (36.108022, -97.898321).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> It lies on the [[Chisholm Trail]], the historic cattle trail on which is based today's [[U.S. Route 81]]. According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|3.7|sqmi|km2}}, of which, {{convert|3.7|sqmi|km2}} of it is land and {{convert|0.04|sqmi|km2}} of it (0.53%) is water.
Hennessey is located in northern Kingfisher County on the [[Chisholm Trail]], the historic cattle trail on which is based today's [[U.S. Route 81 in Oklahoma|U.S. Route 81]]. US 81 leads south {{convert|18|mi}} to [[Kingfisher, Oklahoma|Kingfisher]], the [[county seat]], and north {{convert|20|mi}} to [[Enid, Oklahoma|Enid]]. [[Oklahoma State Highway 51]] passes through the north side of the town, leading east {{convert|48|mi}} to [[Stillwater, Oklahoma|Stillwater]] and west {{convert|23|mi}} to [[Okeene, Oklahoma|Okeene]].

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], Hennessey has a total area of {{convert|9.7|km2|order=flip}}, of which {{convert|0.1|km2|order=flip|2}}, or 1.23%, are water.<ref name="Census 2010"/>


===Climate===
===Climate===
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|2010= 2131
|2020= 2151
|estyear=2015
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|estimate=2199
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2015">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2015/SUB-EST2015.html|title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015|accessdate=July 2, 2016}}</ref>
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|footnote=<center>U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref></center>
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 2,058 people, 769 households, and 545 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 552.7 people per square mile (213.6/km²). There were 900 housing units at an average density of 241.7 per square mile (93.4/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 82.99% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.83% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.21% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.19% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 12.05% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.72% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 18.46% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 2,058 people, 769 households, and 545 families residing in the town. The population density was {{convert|552.7|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 900 housing units at an average density of {{convert|241.7|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the town was 82.99% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.88% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.22% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.23% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 12.05% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.72% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 18.46% of the population.


There were 769 households out of which 36.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.0% were non-families. 26.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.18.
There were 769 households, out of which 36.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.0% were non-families. 26.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.18.


In the town the population was spread out with 29.1% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 17.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 90.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.8 males.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 29.1% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 17.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.8 males.


The median income for a household in the town was $29.57, and the median income for a family was $35.54. Males had a median income of $28.45 versus $18.33 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $14.12. About 11.2% of families and 16.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 93.0% of those under age 18 months and 1.2% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the town was $29.57, and the median income for a family was $35.54. Males had a median income of $28.45 versus $18.33 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $14.12. About 11.2% of families and 16.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 93.0% of those under age 18 months and 1.2% of those age 65 or over.


==High school athletics==
==High school athletics==
{{unreferenced section|date=April 2023}}
Girls Cross Country State Champions
Girls Cross Country State Champions
2011 Class 2A
2011 Class 2A
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1991 Class A
1991 Class A
2011 Class 2A
2011 Class 2A
2012 Class 2A

Boys Track State Champions
2012 Class 2A
2012 Class 2A


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Baseball State Champions
Baseball State Champions
1987 Class 2A
1987 Class 2A

Oklahoma Band Masters State Champions
2011 class 2A
2012 class 2A

==Notable people==
* [[Nicki Aycox]] (1975–2022), actress, musician, born in Hennessey

==See also==
* [[List of municipalities in Oklahoma]]


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
<references />


==External links==
==External links==
{{commons category|Hennessey, Oklahoma}}
* {{official website|http://hennesseyok.org/}}
* [http://www.hps.k12.ok.us Hennessey Public Schools]
* [http://www.hps.k12.ok.us Hennessey Public Schools]
* [http://hennessey.lib.ok.us Hennessey Public Library]
* [http://hennessey.lib.ok.us Hennessey Public Library]
* [http://digital.library.okstate.edu/encyclopedia/entries/H/HE016.html Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture - Hennessey]
* [http://digital.library.okstate.edu/encyclopedia/entries/H/HE016.html Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture - Hennessey] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100721055419/http://digital.library.okstate.edu/encyclopedia/entries/H/HE016.html |date=July 21, 2010 }}
* [http://www.library.okstate.edu/okmaps/ Oklahoma Digital Maps: Digital Collections of Oklahoma and Indian Territory]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20121024013411/http://www.library.okstate.edu/okmaps/ Oklahoma Digital Maps: Digital Collections of Oklahoma and Indian Territory]


{{Kingfisher County, Oklahoma}}
{{Kingfisher County, Oklahoma}}
{{Authority control}}


[[Category:Towns in Kingfisher County, Oklahoma]]
[[Category:Towns in Kingfisher County, Oklahoma]]

Latest revision as of 21:17, 28 July 2024

Hennessey, Oklahoma
Town
Motto: 
"A Light on the Prairie"
Location of Hennessey, Oklahoma
Location of Hennessey, Oklahoma
Coordinates: 36°06′20″N 97°53′56″W / 36.10556°N 97.89889°W / 36.10556; -97.89889
LandVereinigte Staaten
StateOklahoma
CountyKingfisher
Area
[1]
 • Total3.75 sq mi (9.72 km2)
 • Land3.71 sq mi (9.60 km2)
 • Water0.04 sq mi (0.12 km2)
Elevation
[2]
1,158 ft (353 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total2,151
 • Density580.25/sq mi (224.01/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
73742
Area code(s)405/572
FIPS code40-33700[3]
GNIS feature ID2412746[2]
Websitehennesseyok.org

Hennessey is a town in Kingfisher County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 2,131 at the 2010 census, up from 2,058 in 2000.[4]

History

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U.S. Route 81 in Hennessey, October 2016

Hennessey is named after Pat Hennessey, an Irish freighter who was killed at the present townsite in April 1874. He was said to have been burned on a wagon wheel, either by native Cheyenne tribesmen or white horse thieves.[5]

The Pat Hennessey Memorial Park can be found at Iowa and Arapaho streets. The location of his body is another story. Pat Hennessey was originally buried next to the location of his death in a shallow grave. Rocks were placed over his body, and teamsters passing by would continue to place markers on his grave. At some point in history Hennessey's body was moved. It is possible his relatives came from Ireland and reclaimed his body. In any case, it is not at the marker site at Memorial Park: excavations there produced no remains.

The town was laid out by the Hennessey Townsite Company after the land run of April 22, 1889. The Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railway, which was owned by the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway, built a line from Kansas through the Cherokee Outlet, and the first train arrived in September 1889. The town was incorporated on June 10, 1890.[5]

Hennessey is the home town of former NFL fullback Leon Crosswhite and actor Nicki Aycox.

Geography

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Hennessey is located in northern Kingfisher County on the Chisholm Trail, the historic cattle trail on which is based today's U.S. Route 81. US 81 leads south 18 miles (29 km) to Kingfisher, the county seat, and north 20 miles (32 km) to Enid. Oklahoma State Highway 51 passes through the north side of the town, leading east 48 miles (77 km) to Stillwater and west 23 miles (37 km) to Okeene.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Hennessey has a total area of 3.7 square miles (9.7 km2), of which 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2), or 1.23%, are water.[4]

Climate

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Climate data for Hennessey, Oklahoma
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 46.2
(7.9) 		51.7
(10.9) 		62.2
(16.8) 		72.7
(22.6) 		81.0
(27.2) 		89.9
(32.2) 		95.9
(35.5) 		94.3
(34.6) 		85.4
(29.7) 		74.7
(23.7) 		59.8
(15.4) 		48.8
(9.3) 		71.9
(22.2)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 23.9
(−4.5) 		28.6
(−1.9) 		37.2
(2.9) 		47.6
(8.7) 		56.8
(13.8) 		65.6
(18.7) 		70.6
(21.4) 		68.9
(20.5) 		61.0
(16.1) 		49.6
(9.8) 		37.5
(3.1) 		27.3
(−2.6) 		47.9
(8.8)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 0.9
(23) 		1.2
(30) 		2.4
(61) 		2.7
(69) 		4.7
(120) 		4.2
(110) 		2.6
(66) 		2.9
(74) 		4.1
(100) 		2.3
(58) 		1.9
(48) 		1.0
(25) 		30.8
(780)
Source 1: weather.com
Source 2: Weatherbase.com [6]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19001,367—
19101,66521.8%
19201,310−21.3%
19301,271−3.0%
19401,3425.6%
19501,264−5.8%
19601,228−2.8%
19702,18177.6%
19802,2874.9%
19901,902−16.8%
20002,0588.2%
20102,1313.5%
20202,1510.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 2,058 people, 769 households, and 545 families residing in the town. The population density was 552.7 inhabitants per square mile (213.4/km2). There were 900 housing units at an average density of 241.7 per square mile (93.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 82.99% White, 0.88% African American, 1.22% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 12.05% from other races, and 2.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 18.46% of the population.

There were 769 households, out of which 36.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.9% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.0% were non-families. 26.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.18.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 29.1% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 17.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $29.57, and the median income for a family was $35.54. Males had a median income of $28.45 versus $18.33 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14.12. About 11.2% of families and 16.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 93.0% of those under age 18 months and 1.2% of those age 65 or over.

High school athletics

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Girls Cross Country State Champions 2011 Class 2A

Girls Track State Champions 1972 Class 2A 1989 Class 2A 1990 Class 2A 1991 Class A 2011 Class 2A 2012 Class 2A

Boys Track State Champions 2012 Class 2A

Football State Champions 2010 Class 2A 2011 Class 2A

Baseball State Champions 1987 Class 2A

Oklahoma Band Masters State Champions 2011 class 2A 2012 class 2A

Notable people

[edit]
  • Nicki Aycox (1975–2022), actress, musician, born in Hennessey

See also

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hennessey, Oklahoma
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001), Hennessey town, Oklahoma". American FactFinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved April 16, 2019.
  5. ^ a b Everett, Dianna. Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture. "Hennessey." Archived July 21, 2010, at the Wayback Machine Retrieved September 27, 2013.
  6. ^ "Historical Weather for Hennessey, Oklahoma, United States".
  7. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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