Wyandotte, Oklahoma

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Wyandotte, Oklahoma
Town
Motto: 
" Preserving The Future Of Our Past "
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Location within Ottawa County and the state of Oklahoma
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Wyandotte
Coordinates: 36°47′41″N94°43′02″W / 36.79472°N 94.71722°W / 36.79472; -94.71722
Country Flag of the United States.svg  United States
State Flag of Oklahoma.svg  Oklahoma
County Ottawa
Area
[1]
 • Total1.36 sq mi (3.52 km2)
 • Land1.36 sq mi (3.52 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
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768 ft (234 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total488
 • Density358.82/sq mi (138.56/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
74370
Area code(s) 539/918
FIPS code 40-82250 [3]
GNIS feature ID2413515 [2]

Wyandotte is a town in Ottawa County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 333 at the 2010 census, a decline of 8.26 percent from the figure of 363 recorded in 2000. [4] The town is the tribal headquarters of the Wyandotte Nation of Oklahoma, for which the town was named. [5]

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History

Seneca Indian School in 1905 Photograph probably made by Charles R. Scott, an employee of the Seneca Training School, for Superintendent Horace B.... - NARA - 251696.jpg
Seneca Indian School in 1905

The Wyandotte tribe was removed to this area in 1867. The Society of Friends (Quakers) established a mission here in 1869, and the Wyandotte Tribal Council donated land for the Quakers to establish a boarding school for Seneca, Shawnee and Wyandotte children. Construction of the school began in 1871 and classes began in 1872. [5] Originally named Prairie City, the post office was renamed to the city's current name in 1894. [6]

In the mid 1920s, Wyandotte was nationally known for having an all-female city government due to changes in the electorate of the town after the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment. The mayor of the town during this period, Mamie Foster, served for over five years as Oklahoma's first female mayor. [6]

In the late 1930s, the Federal Government built Pensacola Dam, which created Grand Lake o' the Cherokees. Although the lake took away part of Wyandotte's land, it added business in the form of residential development and tourist industry. This caused a resumption of population growth. [5]

In 1966, town officials discovered that Wyandotte had never filed incorporation papers. They petitioned the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners for an election, which was approved. A majority voted for incorporation, which became effective in April, 1966. [5]

Geography

Wyandotte is located 12 miles (19 km) southeast of Miami. [5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.5 square miles (1.3 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1900 224—
1910 25513.8%
1920 2747.5%
1930 271−1.1%
1940 34828.4%
1950 242−30.5%
1960 226−6.6%
1970 29731.4%
1980 33613.1%
1990 3566.0%
2000 3632.0%
2010 333−8.3%
2020 48846.5%
U.S. Decennial Census

Wyandotte is part of the Joplin, Missouri metropolitan area.

As of the census [3] of 2000, there were 363 people, 128 households, and 93 families residing in the town. The population density was 739.6 inhabitants per square mile (285.6/km2). There were 148 housing units at an average density of 301.5 per square mile (116.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 63.36% White, 29.75% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 1.10% from other races, and 5.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.20% of the population.

There were 128 households, out of which 39.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.1% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.3% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.39.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 35.5% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $23,281, and the median income for a family was $27,321. Males had a median income of $25,938 versus $15,625 for females. The per capita income for the town was $10,315. About 17.2% of families and 22.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 35.9% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Oklahoma D-Day

Every year in June, Wyandotte hosts one of the largest scenario paintball games in the world; up to 5,000 players attend annually. It is played at the D-Day Adventure Park, a privately owned 740 acres (3.0 km2) of thickly wooded terrain.

Places of Interest

Transportation

Highways

Wyandotte is served by US-60.

Railroads

The Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railway (BNSF) Cherokee Subdivision runs through Wyandotte. The BNSF Cherokee Subdivision runs between Springfield Missouri to the east, and Tulsa Oklahoma to the west. [9]

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References

  1. ↑ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wyandotte, Oklahoma
  3. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ↑ "Wyandotte, Oklahoma Population: Census 2010 and 2000 Interactive Map, Demographics, Statistics, Quick Facts". censusviewer.com. Archived from the original on June 15, 2013. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 Larry O'Dell, 'Wyandotte", Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture. Accessed April 23, 2012.
  6. 1 2 Fugate, Francis L. (1991). Roadside history of Oklahoma. Roberta B. Fugate. Missoula, MT: Mountain Press Pub. Co. ISBN   0-87842-279-X. OCLC   23651548.
  7. ↑ "Wyandotte Public Schools". www.wyandotte.k12.ok.us.
  8. ↑ "Twin Bridges State Park - Grand Lake OK".
  9. ↑ "BNSF Subdivision Map" (PDF). bnsf.com. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
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