Mooreland, Oklahoma facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mooreland, Oklahoma
Town
Location of Mooreland, Oklahoma
Country	United States
State	Oklahoma
County	Woodward
Area
• Total	0.88 sq mi (2.28 km2)
• Land	0.88 sq mi (2.28 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	1,890 ft (580 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,178
• Density	1,335.60/sq mi (515.67/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	73852
Area code(s)	580
FIPS code	40-49250
GNIS feature ID	2413012

Mooreland is a town in Woodward County, Oklahoma, United States. It is located about 10 miles east of the city of Woodward. In 2010, the town had a population of 1,190 people. Mooreland sits in a valley about 5 miles north of the North Canadian River. This area is about 1,900 feet above sea level.

History of Mooreland

Early Beginnings and the Railroad

In 1886 and 1887, the Southern Kansas Railway built a train line through the area. This made it easier to ship goods. After the Cherokee Outlet opened in 1893, many people moved here to start farms. These new settlers helped create the town of Mooreland.

Founding the Town Company

A wealthy local resident named J. H. Dail teamed up with F. J. Knittel, John J. Bouquot, John E. Moseley, and William M. Holmes. They started the Mooreland Town Company. These founders saw that the land was good for farming. They believed that many crops could be grown there.

Naming the Town

In 1901, the Mooreland Town Company founded a town called Dail City. It was named after J. H. Dail. The company bought land from the Knittel and W. F. Jones families to plan the new town. Other people who helped develop Mooreland included John T. Davis, C. L. Lambert, J. C. Krouth, and John Arnold.

The residents quickly asked the government for a post office. But the government said no because there was already another town named "Dail" in Oklahoma Territory. So, the residents chose the name "Moreland." However, a mistake happened, and an extra "o" was added to the name on the official papers. That's how it became "Mooreland."

Growth and Economy

In March 1902, the first Mooreland post office opened. F. M. Jones was the first postmaster. The local newspaper, Mooreland Leader, started in 1903 and is still published today.

The town's economy has always relied on farming. Wheat and other grains were the main crops. Within a few years, Mooreland became a center for farm services. It had stores, places for horses, grain elevators, and places to eat.

Around World War I, there was a small oil boom in the area. Mooreland was smaller than nearby towns like Woodward, Curtis, and Quinlan, Oklahoma. While Curtis and Quinlan became smaller over time, Mooreland and Woodward continued to grow.

Mooreland Today

Mooreland celebrated its 100th birthday in 2001. A history book about the town was published then. Today, Mooreland has its own school district and several churches. It also has a newspaper, an airport, and businesses that help farmers. Many shops and services are available for the town's residents.

The main employers in Mooreland include the Mooreland Public Schools. The Western Farmers Electric Cooperative also provides many jobs. Another important employer is Prather Cues, a company that makes pool cue sticks.

Geography

Mooreland covers a total area of about 0.8 square miles (2.28 square kilometers). All of this area is land.

Population Information

As of the census in 2000, there were 1,226 people living in Mooreland. There were 477 households and 336 families. The population density was about 1,485 people per square mile.

The population was spread out by age. About 27.6% of the people were under 18 years old. About 22.0% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 40 years.

Notable Person

• Troy Ruttman was born in Mooreland. He was a famous race car driver. In 1952, he won the Indianapolis 500 race. He was only 22 years old, making him the youngest winner of the Indy 500 at that time.

See also

In Spanish: Mooreland (Oklahoma) para niños