Ingersoll, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Ingersoll, Oklahoma
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 Ingersoll, Oklahoma
Location in Oklahoma
Ingersoll, Oklahoma
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Alfalfa |
| Elevation | 1,204 ft (367 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Ingersoll is a small place in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
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A Look Back at Ingersoll
Ingersoll got its name from Charles E. Ingersoll. He was a railroad owner from Philadelphia.
A post office opened in Ingersoll on September 13, 1901. This was an important step for the community.
The Railroad Arrives
In 1901, the Choctaw Northern Railroad came to the county. It was later owned by the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific. This railroad was the first one in the county. It connected Ingersoll to other nearby towns. These towns included Aline, Augusta, Lambert, Driftwood, and Amorita. The railway even continued into Kansas.
Changes Over Time
Ingersoll wanted to become the main town, or county seat, for Alfalfa County. However, it did not win this bid. After this, the community's future looked less bright.
The railroad line was closed down in 1936. The post office also closed its doors on December 31, 1942. Ingersoll officially stopped being an incorporated community in December 1968.
Historic Building
The Ingersoll Tile Elevator is an old building from around 1920. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. This means it is recognized as an important historical site.
Where is Ingersoll?
Ingersoll is located right on U.S. Highway 64. It is about 14 miles (23 km) east of the town of Alva.
