Situated in southwestern Haskell County, Kinta was named for a Choctaw word meaning beaver, in reference to nearby Beaver Creek. Founded by George W. Scott, Kinta's post office was established in 1902.
 
 
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The architectural wiki features buildings and other structures of historical or architectural significance, including details about their construction and history.
http://www.archiplanet.org/wiki/Kinta,_Oklahoma
The official web site of the K-12 public school administrative district of Kinta, Oklahoma offers an overview of its school campus, a school calendar, and an outline of its academic and athletic programs.
http://www.kinta.k12.ok.us/
Les Feldick is a rancher living in Kinta, Oklahoma, who has had a Bible teaching ministry for many years. Audio files of his teaching sessions are featured, along with a doctrinal statement, seminar and class schedules, and bookes, tapes and other resources available for purchase.
http://www.lesfeldick.org/
Affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention and the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma, the church organization is headquartered in Kinta, Oklahoma. Member churches are featured, along with its history and overview of its ministries and programs.
http://www.sansboisba.org/