Braman

History

Braman was named for railroad developer Dwight Braman, when its post office was first established on April 22, 1898. In that year, the Kansas and Southeastern Railroad—which was bought by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad (AT&SF) in 1899—built a track from Hunnewell, Kansas to Braman. The following year, the Blackwell and Southern Railway—which was bought by the AT&SF in 1900—continued the line south through Blackwell to Tonkawa. Meanwhile the town, located inside the Kansas-Oklahoma state line, officially incorporated on January 9, 1899. There were 249 residents in 1900, growing to 300 by statehood in 1907. In 1920, the population was 396 and the local economy was largely based on wheat farming. Oil was discovered nearby during the 1920s, briefly attracting a peak population of nearly five thousand, but the population dropped quickly to 507 in 1930. This was the highest number ever recorded in the census for Braman. It has remained an agricultural center since then.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, Braman has a total area of , all land.

Race & ethnicity

Largest nearby schools

• BLACKWELL ES
  Elementary · Blackwell · 531 students · 16.6:1 ratio
• BLACKWELL HS
  High · Blackwell · 331 students · 15:1 ratio
• BLACKWELL MS
  Middle · Blackwell · 259 students · 16.2:1 ratio
• PECKHAM PUBLIC SCHOOL
  Elementary · Newkirk · 125 students · 12.5:1 ratio