Madill, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Madill, Oklahoma
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State Highway 199, U.S. 177, and U.S. 70
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 Madill, Oklahoma
Location in Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Marshall |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.45 sq mi (11.53 km2) |
| • Land | 4.42 sq mi (11.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 804 ft (245 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,914 |
| • Density | 886.12/sq mi (342.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73446
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| Area code(s) | 580 |
| FIPS code | 40-45750 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410907 |
| Website | cityofmadill.com |
Madill is a city in Oklahoma, United States. It is the main town, or county seat, of Marshall County. The city was named after George Alexander Madill, who was a lawyer for a railway company.
In 2020, about 3,914 people lived in Madill. This was a small increase from the 2010 population of 3,770. Madill is famous for its yearly National Sand Bass Festival. It is also part of the Texoma region, which is an area around Lake Texoma.
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History of Madill
Madill was started in 1900 by William N. Taliaferro. He had moved to the area in 1886, when it was known as Pickens County, Chickasaw Nation in the Indian Territory. Mr. Taliaferro owned a large farm and ranches nearby.
The town of Oakland, about 2 miles (3.2 km) northwest of Madill, used to be the biggest town in the area. But when the St. Louis, San Francisco and New Orleans Railroad built its tracks through Madill, Madill started to grow, and Oakland became smaller.
A post office opened in Madill on April 29, 1901. The city officially became a chartered city on September 12, 1902. The first public school opened in 1903 in a four-room building.
Early Industries and Oil Discoveries
Farming and ranching were the main jobs in Madill early on. This was because the land was very good for growing crops, and the railroad helped transport goods to markets. There were also natural springs and oil nearby.
The Arbuckle oilfield was found in 1904. It had another big boom in 1924. In 1939, Pure Oil Company found oil east of town. They built a small town called Pure Camp for the oil workers.
Tornadoes in Madill
Pure Camp was hit by a strong tornado on April 2, 1957. Two people died, and the camp was destroyed. It closed for good in July 1959. Madill was also hit by another strong tornado on April 22, 2020.
Geography and Location
Madill is a city that covers about 2.9 square miles (7.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
The city is located about 10 miles (16 km) north of Lake Texoma. Lake Texoma is a large lake on the border of Oklahoma and Texas. Madill was originally called Kenlock.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 1,564 | — | |
| 1920 | 2,717 | 73.7% | |
| 1930 | 2,203 | −18.9% | |
| 1940 | 2,594 | 17.7% | |
| 1950 | 2,791 | 7.6% | |
| 1960 | 3,084 | 10.5% | |
| 1970 | 2,875 | −6.8% | |
| 1980 | 3,173 | 10.4% | |
| 1990 | 3,069 | −3.3% | |
| 2000 | 3,410 | 11.1% | |
| 2010 | 3,770 | 10.6% | |
| 2020 | 3,914 | 3.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 3,410 people living in Madill. There were 1,284 households, which are groups of people living together. The average household had about 2.47 people.
About 26.8% of the people in Madill were under 18 years old. About 19.6% were 65 years or older. The average age in the city was 35 years old.
Transportation in Madill
Madill is served by several important roads. These include US Route 70, US Route 177, and US Route 377. It also has access to State highways 199 and 99C.
The BNSF Railway has a stop in Madill. This railway line connects Dallas to Tulsa.
Madill also has a small airport called Madill Municipal Airport (FAA code 1F4). It is located about 3 miles (4.8 km) northwest of the city. The airport has one asphalt runway that is 3,000 feet (910 m) long.
Economy and Businesses
The first factory in Madill was the Madill Garment Manufacturing Company, which opened in 1953. They made men's dress pants.
Madill is home to Woody Ford, the oldest Ford Dealership in Oklahoma. It was started in 1920 and has been run by the same family for three generations. It is one of the oldest Ford Dealerships in the whole United States.
The city is also known for companies that make trailers, like CM Trailers and WW Trailers. Other businesses include Savage, which makes farm equipment, and J&I Manufacturing, which makes truck beds.
Madill has also gained from tourism since Lake Texoma was completed in 1944. The city hosts the National Sand Bass Festival every June since 1963. This week-long event includes fishing, carnival rides, music, and arts and crafts.
Local News
The local newspaper in Madill is called the Madill Record. It started in 1895 as the Oakland News. It is still printed today and also has an online version.
Notable People from Madill
- Raymond Gary (1908–1993), who was a Governor of Oklahoma.
- Roy Johnson (1895–1986), a baseball player, manager, and coach.
- Bob Muncrief (1918–1996), a baseball player.
Images for kids
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Worth Hotel Building (2016)
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United States Post Office (2016)
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See also
In Spanish: Madill (Oklahoma) para niños
