Akins, Oklahoma
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- Akins is also the name of a Census Designated Place in Oklahoma.
Akins is a small rural community located in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. The post office existed from February 16, 1894, until December 31, 1943. It is said to be named for Robert Akins, the mail carrier.
Sequoyah's Cabin, a national historic site, is located about two miles northeast of the town.
Akins is, perhaps, best remembered as the home of the Floyd family and Charles Arthur Floyd is buried in the Akins Cemetery. His funeral in 1934 attracted several thousand viewers.
[edit] Sources
Shirk, George H.; Oklahoma Place Names; University of Oklahoma Press; Norman, Oklahoma; 1987: ISBN 0-8061-2028-2 .
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