Anadarko, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Anadarko, Oklahoma
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Downtown Anadarko, Oklahoma
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"Indian Capital of the Nation"
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Location of Anadarko, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Caddo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.18 sq mi (18.59 km2) |
| • Land | 7.11 sq mi (18.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,178 ft (359 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 5,745 |
| • Density | 808.59/sq mi (312.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73005
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| Area codes | 405/572 |
| FIPS code | 40-02050 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409703 |
| Website | City Website |
Anadarko is a city in Oklahoma, United States. It is the main city of Caddo County. The city is about 50 miles (80.5 km) southwest of Oklahoma City. In 2020, about 5,745 people lived there.
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History of Anadarko
Anadarko got its name in 1873 when its post office opened. The name comes from the Nadaco Native Americans. They are a group of the Caddo Nation. The letter "A" was added by mistake.
In 1871, the Wichita Agency was set up again. It was located on the north side of the Washita River. This agency helped manage the affairs of the Wichita, Caddo, and other tribes. Later, in 1878, the Kiowa-Comanche Agency also joined the Wichita Agency.
In 1901, the U.S. government opened up land that used to belong to Native American reservations. This land was then sold to new settlers. On August 6, 1901, there was an auction for homes and town lots. About 5,000 people lived in a "Rag Town" nearby, waiting for the auction. Even though 20,000 people came for the auction, Anadarko's population dropped to 2,190 by 1907.
Farming has always been very important to Anadarko's economy. The Washita Valley has good land for growing crops and raising animals. Native American affairs also play a big role in the local economy.
Historic Places in Anadarko
The Anadarko Downtown Historic District is a special area. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 10, 1990. This means it is an important historical site.
Anadarko's Climate
Anadarko has a climate with warm summers and mild winters. Here's a look at the average temperatures and rainfall:
| Climate data for Anadarko, Oklahoma | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 84 (29) |
89 (32) |
97 (36) |
101 (38) |
104 (40) |
110 (43) |
111 (44) |
111 (44) |
108 (42) |
99 (37) |
88 (31) |
89 (32) |
111 (44) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 48 (9) |
55 (13) |
63 (17) |
72 (22) |
80 (27) |
88 (31) |
94 (34) |
93 (34) |
85 (29) |
74 (23) |
60 (16) |
50 (10) |
72 (22) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 22 (−6) |
27 (−3) |
35 (2) |
45 (7) |
56 (13) |
64 (18) |
68 (20) |
67 (19) |
60 (16) |
47 (8) |
34 (1) |
25 (−4) |
46 (8) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −13 (−25) |
−6 (−21) |
−9 (−23) |
19 (−7) |
29 (−2) |
42 (6) |
49 (9) |
45 (7) |
29 (−2) |
16 (−9) |
9 (−13) |
−17 (−27) |
−17 (−27) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.09 (28) |
1.53 (39) |
2.39 (61) |
2.52 (64) |
4.9 (120) |
4 (100) |
2.31 (59) |
2.74 (70) |
3.31 (84) |
3.27 (83) |
1.9 (48) |
1.67 (42) |
31.63 (798) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 2.2 (5.6) |
1.9 (4.8) |
1.3 (3.3) |
1 (2.5) |
0.3 (0.76) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.9 (2.3) |
2.2 (5.6) |
9.9 (25.11) |
Anadarko's Population
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 3,439 | — | |
| 1920 | 3,116 | −9.4% | |
| 1930 | 5,036 | 61.6% | |
| 1940 | 5,579 | 10.8% | |
| 1950 | 6,184 | 10.8% | |
| 1960 | 6,299 | 1.9% | |
| 1970 | 6,682 | 6.1% | |
| 1980 | 6,378 | −4.5% | |
| 1990 | 6,586 | 3.3% | |
| 2000 | 6,645 | 0.9% | |
| 2010 | 6,762 | 1.8% | |
| 2020 | 5,745 | −15.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 | |||
In 2020, Anadarko had 5,745 people living there. The city's population density was about 948 people per square mile (366 people per square kilometer). There were about 2,800 homes.
The people living in Anadarko come from many different backgrounds. About 36% were White, and 40.4% were Native American. About 6% were African American, and 1.1% were Asian. Also, 11.2% were Hispanic or Latino, and 14.7% were from two or more races.
Native American Culture in Anadarko
Anadarko calls itself the "Indian Capital of the Nation." It is the main city for several Native American tribes. These include the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, the Delaware Nation, and the Apache Tribe of Oklahoma. The city is also home to the National Hall of Fame for Famous American Indians.
Anadarko is named after the Nadaco people, a group of the Caddo Nation. In the Caddo language, Nadá-kuh means "bumblebee place." The Caddo are a tribe officially recognized by the U.S. government. Caddo County is named after them. This area was once a Native American reservation for the Caddo, Wichita, and Delaware Nation tribes. Later, the land was divided up and opened for settlement.
Anadarko is special because a large part of its population is Native American. Many local people know some basic words from Native American languages. For example, haw-nay means "no" in Kiowa. Words from the Wichita and Apache languages are also sometimes used in everyday talk. Native American designs and art are common in the city.
Anadarko has an office for the Bureau of Indian Affairs. This office helps manage services for Native American communities. The town is located between the areas that were once reservations for the Wichita, Caddo, and Delaware tribes to the north. To the south were the Kiowa, Comanche, and Apache reservations. These reservations were later divided into individual land plots. The extra land was then opened for new settlers. The land around Anadarko was opened in 1901 through a land lottery.
The Anadarko area is also home to Riverside Indian School. This is a school run by the Bureau of Indian Education. It is a boarding and day school for Native American students.
Education in Anadarko
Anadarko Public Schools has several schools. There are three elementary schools: Sunset Elementary, East Elementary, and Mission Elementary. There is also a middle school and a high school. About 1,950 students attend these schools.
Riverside Indian School is also located near Anadarko.
Famous People from Anadarko
- Richard Aitson (1953–2022), a Kiowa-Kiowa Apache artist and poet
- Black Beaver (1806–1880), a Delaware Native American leader and scout
- Blackbear Bosin (1921–1980), a Comanche-Kiowa artist
- John Emhoolah Jr. (1929–2021), a Kiowa activist for education
- Ronald D. Godard, an ambassador
- Derrell Griffith (born 1943), a former Major League Baseball player
- Ralph B. Hodges (1930–2013), a former Chief Justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court
- Genta H. Holmes (born 1940), the first United States Ambassador to Namibia
- Butch Huskey (born 1971), a former Major League Baseball player
- Charles Leonhard (1915–2002), a music teacher
- Doris McLemore (1927–2016), the last person to speak the Wichita language fluently
- Cal McLish (1925–2010), a Major League Baseball player
- Stephen Mopope (1900–1974), a Kiowa artist
- Gary Nixon (1941–2011), a national champion motorcycle racer
- Ray Gene Smith (1928–2005), a football player
- Jim Thompson (1906–1977), an author and screenwriter
- Gene Tracy (1927–1979), a comedian
- Louis Weller (1904–1979), a National Football League player
See also
In Spanish: Anadarko (Oklahoma) para niños
