Dewey County, Oklahoma
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Not to be confused with Dewey, Oklahoma.
Dewey County is a county in the western part of the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of the 2020 census, the population was 4,484.[1] Its county seat is Taloga.[2] The county was created in 1891 as "County D".[3] In an 1898 election, county voters chose the name Dewey,[4] honoring Admiral George Dewey.[5]
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Dewey County | |
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Coordinates: 35°59′N 99°00′W | |
Country | United States |
State | Oklahoma |
Founded | 1891 |
Named for | George Dewey |
Seat | Taloga |
Largest city | Seiling |
Area | |
• Total | 1,008 sq mi (2,610 km2) |
• Land | 999 sq mi (2,590 km2) |
• Water | 8.8 sq mi (23 km2) 0.9% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 4,484 |
• Density | 4.4/sq mi (1.7/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Congressional district | 3rd |
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