Question About Oklahoma

saden1 · 10-21-2009, 03:47 PM

I have a bet with a friend regarding whether Oklahoma is a Southern state or a Midwestern state. What say you guys? Is it part of the south or the midwest? What do Oklahoman consider themselves?

SmootSmack · 10-21-2009, 04:01 PM

I would say South. I cut the Midwest off at Kansas/Missouri

JoeRedskin · 10-21-2009, 04:06 PM

It's West of and doesn't border the Mississippi (though the same is true of Texas). I have always considered it part of the midwest but apparently educators feel differently:

http://www.eduplace.com/ss/maps/pdf/midwestus.pdf
http://www.eduplace.com/ss/maps/pdf/southus.pdf

Wikipedia seems to agree: Midwestern United States - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Although, apparently, Oklahoma is not a part of the "historic south". Southern United States - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Hog1 · 10-21-2009, 04:07 PM

While it is NOT thought of as a Southern state, check out the links for Mason Dixon line and project West on the following link....Hmmmm
AND during the Civil War (not a state until 1907), the Indians basically aligned themselves with the South.

mason dixon line map and information

A Free United States Map

Trample the Elderly · 10-21-2009, 04:11 PM

The way I see the US.

Below Virginia = Redneck, Above Virginia = Yankee, Texas = Tejas, The Left Coast, in between Virginia and the Left Coast = fly over country.

So, Oklahoma is fly over country.

KLHJ2 · 10-21-2009, 04:25 PM

When I lived there I thought that they considered themselves part of the Mid West. It depends on who you ask really, but accourding to the US Census Breau, it is a "West South Central State".

West South Central States - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Census Regions and Divisions

United States Census Bureau - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Southern United States

Southern United States - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Trample the Elderly · 10-21-2009, 04:39 PM

I'm not BSing. Ashland Virginia is the Center of the Universe. All of you heathens had best recognize.

Ashland, Virginia -- Welcome to the Town of Ashland

:headbange

KLHJ2 · 10-21-2009, 04:41 PM

Virginian arrogance at its finest.

firstdown · 10-21-2009, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angry

Virginian arrogance at its finest.

Hey I thought that was my title.

cpayne5 · 10-21-2009, 04:51 PM

Being where it is, parts of it could probably be labeled southern, while other parts could be labeled midwestern with maybe even a little south west mixed in as well. As a whole, and only given two options, I'd probably call it a midwestern state.

KLHJ2 · 10-21-2009, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by firstdown

Hey I thought that was my title.

You have to fight about 7,769,089 Virginians and at least one current Maryland resident for that title.

Trample the Elderly · 10-21-2009, 04:53 PM

I'd give those from Mary Land & North Cack-a-lacky a pass. Y'all seem like good people.

TheMalcolmConnection · 10-21-2009, 05:26 PM

America's Coolest Small Towns

Lexington, Virginia baby!

Schneed10 · 10-21-2009, 06:01 PM

In my view:

"The South"
Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas

"The North"
Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachussets, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine

"The Midwest"
Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma

Then you got the "Southwest" and the "Northwest", and some states I don't know what to do with, like Maryland, Ohio, Michigan, and Colorado.

MTK · 10-21-2009, 06:15 PM

I think it's considered Midwest.

10-21-2009, 03:47 PM	#1
saden1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 45 Posts: 10,069	Question About Oklahoma I have a bet with a friend regarding whether Oklahoma is a Southern state or a Midwestern state. What say you guys? Is it part of the south or the midwest? What do Oklahoman consider themselves? __________________ "The Redskins have always suffered from chronic organizational deformities under Snyder." -Jenkins

10-21-2009, 04:01 PM	#2
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Question About Oklahoma I would say South. I cut the Midwest off at Kansas/Missouri __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

10-21-2009, 04:06 PM	#3
JoeRedskin Contains football related knowledge Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Second Star On The Right Age: 62 Posts: 10,401	Re: Question About Oklahoma It's West of and doesn't border the Mississippi (though the same is true of Texas). I have always considered it part of the midwest but apparently educators feel differently: http://www.eduplace.com/ss/maps/pdf/midwestus.pdf http://www.eduplace.com/ss/maps/pdf/southus.pdf Wikipedia seems to agree: Midwestern United States - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Although, apparently, Oklahoma is not a part of the "historic south". Southern United States - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia __________________ Strap it up, hold onto the ball, and let’s go.

10-21-2009, 04:07 PM	#4
Hog1 Quietly Dominating the East Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 10,675	Re: Question About Oklahoma While it is NOT thought of as a Southern state, check out the links for Mason Dixon line and project West on the following link....Hmmmm AND during the Civil War (not a state until 1907), the Indians basically aligned themselves with the South. mason dixon line map and information A Free United States Map __________________ Goodbye Sean..........Vaya Con Dios thankyou Joe....... *“God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.” – Joe Gibbs*

10-21-2009, 04:11 PM	#5
Trample the Elderly Playmaker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Three Chopt Virginia Age: 47 Posts: 2,906	Re: Question About Oklahoma The way I see the US. Below Virginia = Redneck, Above Virginia = Yankee, Texas = Tejas, The Left Coast, in between Virginia and the Left Coast = fly over country. So, Oklahoma is fly over country. __________________ A funny thing happened on the way to the temple. The moneychangers bought the priesthood.

10-21-2009, 04:25 PM	#6
KLHJ2 Inactive Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: DC Metro Area Age: 46 Posts: 5,829	Re: Question About Oklahoma When I lived there I thought that they considered themselves part of the Mid West. It depends on who you ask really, but accourding to the US Census Breau, it is a "West South Central State". West South Central States - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Census Regions and Divisions United States Census Bureau - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Southern United States Southern United States - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

10-21-2009, 04:39 PM	#7
Trample the Elderly Playmaker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Three Chopt Virginia Age: 47 Posts: 2,906	Re: Question About Oklahoma I'm not BSing. Ashland Virginia is the Center of the Universe. All of you heathens had best recognize. Ashland, Virginia -- Welcome to the Town of Ashland :headbange __________________ A funny thing happened on the way to the temple. The moneychangers bought the priesthood.

10-21-2009, 04:41 PM	#8
KLHJ2 Inactive Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: DC Metro Area Age: 46 Posts: 5,829	Re: Question About Oklahoma Virginian arrogance at its finest.

10-21-2009, 04:51 PM	#10
cpayne5 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,807	Re: Question About Oklahoma Being where it is, parts of it could probably be labeled southern, while other parts could be labeled midwestern with maybe even a little south west mixed in as well. As a whole, and only given two options, I'd probably call it a midwestern state. __________________ "It's not about what you've done, but what's been done for you."

10-21-2009, 04:53 PM	#12
Trample the Elderly Playmaker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Three Chopt Virginia Age: 47 Posts: 2,906	Re: Question About Oklahoma I'd give those from Mary Land & North Cack-a-lacky a pass. Y'all seem like good people. __________________ A funny thing happened on the way to the temple. The moneychangers bought the priesthood.

10-21-2009, 05:26 PM	#13
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,225	Re: Question About Oklahoma America's Coolest Small Towns Lexington, Virginia baby! __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

10-21-2009, 06:01 PM	#14
Schneed10 A Dude Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newtown Square, PA Age: 45 Posts: 12,421	Re: Question About Oklahoma In my view: "The South" Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas "The North" Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachussets, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine "The Midwest" Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma Then you got the "Southwest" and the "Northwest", and some states I don't know what to do with, like Maryland, Ohio, Michigan, and Colorado. __________________ God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.

10-21-2009, 06:15 PM	#15
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,518	Re: Question About Oklahoma I think it's considered Midwest. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

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