Why Travel To Other States? Oklahoma has other US cities too!
Cleveland, Oklahoma
Delaware, Oklahoma
Kansas, Oklahoma
Orlando, Oklahoma
Miami, Oklahoma
Pensacola, Oklahoma
Pittsburgh, Oklahoma
Santa Fe, Oklahoma
St. Louis, Oklahoma
Chattanooga, Oklahoma
Peoria, Oklahoma
Burbank, Oklahoma
Fargo, Oklahoma
Don't Forget The Wildlife!
Wolfe, Oklahoma
Eagle, Oklahoma
Buffalo, Oklahoma
Fox, Oklahoma
Bison, Oklahoma
Deer Creek, Oklahoma
Elk City, Oklahoma
We Even Have A City Named After Earth's Only Satellite: Moon,
OK
And A City Named After Our State: Oklahoma City, OK
Other City Names In Oklahoma To Make You Smile:
Bowlegs, Oklahoma
Bushyhead, Oklahoma
Frogville, Oklahoma
Gotebo, Oklahoma
Hooker, Oklahoma
Loco, Oklahoma
Slapout, Oklahoma
Slaughterville, Oklahoma
Gay, Oklahoma
Straight, Oklahoma
We Have A Town and a Motel Named After A Number: Forty-
One, OK
And A Town Whose Letters Don't Spell Anything: IXL, OK
And in case you've never been there, you could go to: Nowhere,
Oklahoma
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Cordell ,Ok. is nestled in the Great
Plains of Western Oklahoma about 100
miles west of Oklahoma City.
The small community of about 3,000
residents are proud of their tradition of
hospitality.
Within these few pages we will explore
what Cordell has to offer.
Come to Cordell Just For The Fun Of It.
With plenty of room to grow and
several business
locations available and a housing
market for the buyer, the opportunities
are here waiting for you!
Several years ago the town was moved to its current location.
Hence the name "New Cordell" but locally called "Cordell"
2010 Census Population 2,915
Intersects State Hwy 183 & 152
Area Media: Cordell Beacon weekly newspaper
Local Airport Runway: 3,430 ft
On the rare chance you may need some sort
of health care, a small-town hospital can make
a difference and here's why.
Small communities have many assets a big
city seems to lack somewhat in important
ways when you aren't feeling well. The Cordell
Hospital stands by their reputation of being
attentive and meeting your needs at a friendly
and professional level.
Their staff works hard to provide the best
quality care for their patients. When you’re not
feeling well, a friendly face and professional
attitude can make the patient feel more
relaxed and comfortable knowing they are in
good hands. You can count on Cordell
Memorial Hospital if the need arises.
1. Oklahoma produced more astronauts than any other state.
2. The first Girl Scout Cookie was sold in Muskogee in 1917.
3. The nation's first parking meter was installed in Oklahoma City in 1935.
4. The shopping cart was invented in Ardmore in 1936.
5. During the 'Land Rush', Oklahoma City went from a vast, open prairie to
a of over 10,000 in a single day.
6. The Oklahoma State Capital is the only capital in the U.S. with working
oil wells on its grounds.
7. Boise City, OK was the only city in the United States to be bombed
during World War II. On Monday night, July 5, 1943, at 12:30 am, a B-17
Bomber based at Dalhart Army Air Base, Texas, dropped six practice
bombs on the sleeping town, mistaking the city lights as target lights.
8. WKY Radio in Oklahoma City was the first radio station transmitting
west of the Mississippi River.
9. The nation's first 'Tornado Warning' was issued on March 25, 1948 in
Oklahoma City minutes
before a devastating tornado. Because of the warning, no lives were lost.
10. Oklahoma has the largest Native American population of any state in
the U.S. It has 39 different federally recognized Indian Tribes.
11. The name 'Oklahoma' comes from two Choctaw words... Okla.
meaning 'people' and humma meaning 'red'. So the name means, 'Red
People.'
12. The bread twist tie was invented in Maysville, OK.
13. Oklahoma has more man-made lakes than any other state.
14. Cimarron County, located in the Oklahoma Panhandle, is the only
county in the U.S. bordered by four separate states: TX, NM, CO & KS.
15. The nation's first traffic 'Yield' sign was erected in Tulsa on a trial basis.
16. Pensacola Dam is the longest multi-arched dam in the world at 6,565
feet.
17. The 'Port of Catoosa' (just north of Tulsa) is the largest inland port in
America.
18. The aerosol can was invented in Bartlesville.
19. Per square mile, Oklahoma has more tornadoes than any other place
in the world.
20. The highest wind speed ever recorded on earth was in Moore, OK on
May 3rd, 1999 during the Oklahoma City F-5 tornado. Wind speed was
clocked at 318 mph.
21. The Will Rogers World Airport and the Wiley Post Airport are both
named after two famous Oklahomans-- both killed in an airplane crash
together.
22. Cushing, OK is the "Pipeline Crossroads of the World" and has the
world's largest storage of oil.
23. The song "Oklahoma" from the Broadway song. play of the same name
is now the official state
24. Oklahoma is the only State to have its capital stolen and moved in the
middle of the night from Guthrie to Oklahoma City.
25. Guthrie has an original Carnegie Library and the Largest Scottish Rite
Temple in the state is in Guthrie.
26. Watonga, OK has more rattle snakes than people.