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Foss, OK 73647

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Foss is a town in Washita County, Oklahoma, United States. At one time the town had a population of nearly 1000 residents. During World War II, the town boasted a population of over 300 residents, relying primarily on Route 66 travellers (which passed half a mile south of the city) and a U.S. naval base south of the town that operated during wartime. A gas station and a café also operated in the town around that time. The population was 151 at the 2010 census.

The history of Foss began when settlers from the area of the Wilson post office moved four miles north to the valley of Turkey Creek in the late 1890s. They initially wanted their new post office to be called Graham, but since that name was already taken it was named Maharg. A flash flood on May 2, 1902 wiped out the town on Turkey Creek, destroying businesses and drowning several people. The town rebuilt on higher ground and was named Foss. The post office began operation on September 15, 1900.

The town expanded rapidly. By 1905 the town had a population between 900 and 1000 residents. It boasted two banks, three cotton gins, and by 1912 had an electric plant, two hotels and an opera house. The population stabilized near 500. In the 1920s the town began to have problems and the nearby cities of Clinton and Elk City absorbed more and more trade.

Nearby cities include Bessie, Dill City, Clinton, Butler, Elk City.

Places in Foss

Dine and drink

Eat and drink your way through town.

Family Traditions Bar & Grill

2

$$

Beverage

Friends Pub & Pizza

11

$

Monterrey's Mexican Restaurant

5

$

Photo by Judy C

Braum's

24

$

Can't-miss activities

Culture, natural beauty, and plain old fun.

Photo by Citallwic

Historic Cotton Boll Motel & Neon Sign

1
Photo by mer1264

Oklahoma Route 66 Museum

42

McLain Rogers Park

Mirrored Shades

Long-Bell Brewing Co.

12

$$

Places to stay

Hang your (vacation) hat in a place that’s just your style.

Photo by Management

La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Clinton Historic Route 66

47

$$

exterior

Motel 6

30

$

GALLERY

Hampton Inn Clinton

17

$$

Photo by Ashurbanipol

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites

142
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