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Scipio, Oklahoma
Scipio, Oklahoma is located in Oklahoma
Scipio, Oklahoma
Scipio, Oklahoma
Location in Oklahoma
Scipio, Oklahoma is located in the United States
Scipio, Oklahoma
Scipio, Oklahoma
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Oklahoma
County Pittsburg
Area
 • Total 0.69 sq mi (1.80 km2)
 • Land 0.69 sq mi (1.80 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
712 ft (217 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 53
 • Density 76.48/sq mi (29.51/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 918 & 539
GNIS feature ID 2805353

Scipio is an unincorporated community in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, United States. The community is 12 miles (19 km) northwest of McAlester.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 53
U.S. Decennial Census

History

The community was named for nearby Scipio Creek, which was in turn named for the Roman general Scipio Africanus. At the time of its founding, Scipio was located in Tobucksy County, Choctaw Nation. A post office opened at Scipio, Indian Territory on January 24, 1890.

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