Chandler, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Chandler, Oklahoma
Chêninêheki
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Chandler City Hall
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| Nickname(s):
"The Pecan Capital of the World"
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| Motto(s):
"The Best Kept Secret In Central Oklahoma"
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Location of Chandler, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Lincoln |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.68 sq mi (27.66 km2) |
| • Land | 9.60 sq mi (24.85 km2) |
| • Water | 1.08 sq mi (2.80 km2) |
| Elevation | 883 ft (269 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,858 |
| • Density | 297.86/sq mi (115.00/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
74834
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| Area code(s) | 405/572 |
| FIPS code | 40-13500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409434 |
| Website | www.chandlerok.com |
Chandler (also known as Chêninêheki in the Sac language) is a city in Oklahoma, United States. It is the main city of Lincoln County. Chandler is also part of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area. In 2020, about 2,858 people lived there.
You can find Chandler northeast of Oklahoma City. It is located along SH-66 and I-44. It is also north of Shawnee on SH-18.
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History of Chandler
How Chandler Got Its Name
Chandler was named after Judge George Chandler. He was an important government official. The land for Chandler was opened during a special event called a Land run on September 28, 1891. The town was supposed to open earlier, but the land survey wasn't finished.
The Chandler Post Office opened on September 21, 1891. This was just before the land run. When Lincoln County was created, Chandler became its main city.
Early Challenges and Growth
On March 30, 1897, a tornado hit Chandler. It destroyed most of the new town. Sadly, 14 people lost their lives.
In 1891, the county government worked from an office building. Later, a courthouse was built. The 1897 tornado destroyed this courthouse. A temporary building was then used. In 1907, a stone courthouse was built. This third courthouse burned down on December 23, 1967. The current courthouse stands in its place today.
Railroads helped Chandler grow. The St. Louis and Oklahoma City Railroad built a line through town in 1898. Another railroad, the Choctaw, Oklahoma and Western Railroad, connected Chandler to Guthrie around 1902-1903. These railroads helped Chandler send its farm products and bricks to other places.
Chandler and Route 66
Chandler is one of the many towns along the famous U.S. Route 66. This road is also known as "The Mother Road." Many travelers used to drive through Chandler on Route 66. This brought a lot of business to the town.
Today, Chandler has several cool places for Route 66 fans. These include:
- The Route 66 Interpretive Center
- The Oklahoma Law Enforcement Museum and Hall of Fame
- The Lincoln County Museum of Pioneer History
- Murals with Route 66 themes
- A restored old Phillips 66 gas station
- One of the last barns painted with an ad for Meramec Caverns
Much of the business from Route 66 slowed down when the Turner Turnpike (Interstate 44) was built.
"Pecan Capital" and Baseball History
In 1949, Oklahoma's government officially called Chandler "The pecan capital of the world."
In 1958, a professional baseball player named Bo Belcher started the Chandler Baseball Camp. For 42 years, kids from all over the world came to this camp. They learned baseball skills during the summers. The camp closed in 2000. In 2011, the camp was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Geography and Climate
Where Chandler Is Located
Chandler covers about 10.68 square miles (27.66 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. About 1.08 square miles (2.80 square kilometers) is water.
Chandler's Weather
Chandler has a climate with warm summers and mild winters.
| Climate data for Chandler, Oklahoma (1981–2010 normals, extremes 1901–2011) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 87 (31) |
92 (33) |
102 (39) |
102 (39) |
100 (38) |
109 (43) |
115 (46) |
118 (48) |
110 (43) |
99 (37) |
88 (31) |
84 (29) |
118 (48) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 51.2 (10.7) |
55.9 (13.3) |
64.7 (18.2) |
73.8 (23.2) |
81.1 (27.3) |
88.7 (31.5) |
94.5 (34.7) |
94.3 (34.6) |
86.0 (30.0) |
75.4 (24.1) |
63.7 (17.6) |
52.1 (11.2) |
73.5 (23.1) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 37.7 (3.2) |
41.9 (5.5) |
50.5 (10.3) |
59.7 (15.4) |
68.7 (20.4) |
76.8 (24.9) |
82.1 (27.8) |
81.3 (27.4) |
72.7 (22.6) |
61.5 (16.4) |
50.1 (10.1) |
39.3 (4.1) |
60.2 (15.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 24.2 (−4.3) |
27.9 (−2.3) |
36.3 (2.4) |
45.7 (7.6) |
56.2 (13.4) |
64.9 (18.3) |
69.6 (20.9) |
68.3 (20.2) |
59.4 (15.2) |
47.7 (8.7) |
36.5 (2.5) |
26.5 (−3.1) |
46.9 (8.3) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −20 (−29) |
−19 (−28) |
−5 (−21) |
20 (−7) |
30 (−1) |
43 (6) |
50 (10) |
47 (8) |
32 (0) |
14 (−10) |
8 (−13) |
−13 (−25) |
−20 (−29) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.29 (33) |
1.82 (46) |
3.21 (82) |
3.35 (85) |
5.09 (129) |
4.87 (124) |
2.71 (69) |
2.94 (75) |
3.80 (97) |
3.69 (94) |
2.58 (66) |
1.95 (50) |
37.30 (947) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 2.9 | 3.3 | 5.3 | 4.9 | 6.8 | 6.4 | 4.1 | 4.7 | 5.3 | 5.1 | 4.4 | 3.6 | 56.8 |
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People of Chandler
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 1,430 | — | |
| 1910 | 2,024 | 41.5% | |
| 1920 | 2,226 | 10.0% | |
| 1930 | 2,717 | 22.1% | |
| 1940 | 2,738 | 0.8% | |
| 1950 | 2,724 | −0.5% | |
| 1960 | 2,524 | −7.3% | |
| 1970 | 2,529 | 0.2% | |
| 1980 | 2,926 | 15.7% | |
| 1990 | 2,596 | −11.3% | |
| 2000 | 2,842 | 9.5% | |
| 2010 | 3,100 | 9.1% | |
| 2020 | 2,858 | −7.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2010, there were 3,100 people living in Chandler. They lived in 1,204 households. About 801 of these were families.
Many different people live in Chandler. Most residents are White. There are also African American, Native American, and Asian people. Some residents are from other backgrounds. About 1.79% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 31.2% of households had children under 18. Many households were married couples. Some had a female head of household without a husband. About 32.1% of households were single people. Many people aged 65 or older lived alone.
The average age in Chandler was 38 years old.
Chandler's Economy
Today, Chandler's economy relies on a few main things. These include agriculture (farming) and livestock (raising animals). Oil and gas services are also important. There are also manufacturing businesses.
The National American Insurance Company has its main office in Chandler. Downtown Chandler is on historic Route 66. It has many shops and restaurants. A Wal-Mart Supercenter opened in Chandler in 2008.
The Ioway Casino opened near Chandler on June 1, 2013. The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma runs this casino. It has 250 machines. It is located on SH-66.
Fun Things to Do in Chandler
Chandler has several city parks. There is a baseball complex and a splash pad for water fun. The city also has a swimming pool.
Chandler has two lakes: Bell Cow Lake and Chandler Lake. Bell Cow Lake is north of town. You can go camping, boating, fishing, and ride horses there. The Chandler Golf Course is also nearby.
If you like racing, the Lincoln County Raceway is south of Chandler. It is a quarter-mile dirt track.
Famous People from Chandler
- Thomas G. Andrews – A judge who worked for the city and county.
- Wade Ellis (1909–1989) – A mathematician and professor.
- Sam P. Gilstrap (1907–1989) – A U.S. Ambassador.
- Jon Gray – A baseball player.
- Roy Harris (1898–1979) – A famous composer, born in Chandler.
- James C. Nance – An Oklahoma newspaper publisher and politician.
- Joseph C. Pringey (1858–1935) – A politician and U.S. Representative.
- James Brooks Ayers Robertson (1871–1938) – The fourth governor of Oklahoma.
- Bill Tilghman (1854–1924) – A famous frontier lawman.
Education in Chandler
The Chandler Public School District serves Chandler and the areas around it. The Chandler High School Alumni Association is known for being very old and active in the state.
Chandler High School teams have won many state championships:
- 2016 Fast Pitch Softball State Champs
- 2016 Slow Pitch Softball State Champs
- 2015 Slow Pitch Softball State Champs
- 2005 Baseball State Champs
- 2005 Football State Champs
- 1998 Baseball State Champs
- 1998 Pom State Champs
- 1997 Baseball State Champs
- 1997 Boys Basketball State Champs
- 1984 Football State Champs
- 1972 Boys Basketball State Champs
- 1933 Girls Basketball State Champs
Historic Places in Chandler
Many buildings and places in Chandler are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are important to history. Some of these include:
- Boston Store
- Chandler Armory
- Chandler Baseball Camp
- Chandler Bookstore
- Chandler High School
- Clapp-Cunningham Building
- Conklin House
- Crane Motor Company Building
- First Presbyterian Church of Chandler
- Johnson House
- Mascho Building and Public Privy (also known as the Murphy Building)
- National Guard Statistical Building
- Oleson-Crane Building
- St. Cloud Hotel
- St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
- Wolcott Building
- Midlothian School
- Seaba's Filling Station
- Spring Dell School
- Marshall William M. Tilghman Homestead
See also
In Spanish: Chandler (Oklahoma) para niños
