Facts About Jenks
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Jenks began in 1904 as a community site established by the Midland Valley Railroad between Tulsa and Muskogee, alongside the Arkansas River.
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The town was officially platted on July 15, 1905.
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Jenks has a total area of 17.73 square miles, of which 17.13 square miles is land and 0.6 square miles is water.
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Jenks is located at 36°0′37″N 95°58′47″W (36.010276, -95.979850).
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The town was named after Elmer E. Jenks, the director of the Midland Valley Railroad.
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Jenks was named the “Antique Capital of Oklahoma” by the former first lady of Oklahoma, Shirley Bellmon, and the many stores that call Main Street home keep that tradition going.
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The population of Jenks is 22,933, as of 2020.
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Jenks is situated between the Arkansas River and U.S. Route 75. Jenks is one of the fastest-growing cities in Oklahoma.
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Jenks has a council-manager form of government.
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Jenks is also the headquarters of First Oklahoma Bank, which first began construction on its eight-story building in December 2012.
