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About Edmond, Oklahoma
Facts, Trivia and useful information
Elevation: 1,204 ft. (367 m). Population: 81,405 (2010).
Time zone: Central (CST): UTC minus 6 hours. Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5).
Edmond is just 10 miles north of Oklahoma City, in the north central part of Oklahoma County; it is a part of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area. Its Motto is: 'A Great Place To Grow'.
The first public schoolhouse (Aug. 1889) in Oklahoma Territory
The area around Edmond has been inhabited for over ten thousand years, as proven by the nearby site at Luther, which dates back to 9,000 BP. The current Native Americans in Oklahoma were relocated there from their original territories in the eastern USA by the American government. The policy at the time was to resettle the natives west of the Mississippi River in the 'Indian Territory'. Later, in tle late 1880s, pressure to settle the area with European settlers led to a change in policy: the Oklahoma Territory was carved out of the Indian Territory (1890), and surplus land was acquired from the tribes to 'open' it for settlement.
The land was settled by means of 'Land Runs', where the future homesteaders rushed in to stake out and occupy their lot on a given day and time. It was a race to grab the land and it worked admiraly well.
In the meantime, in 1884, the Southern Kansas Railway Co. was granted permission to build a line from Arkansas City KS into Oklahoma, to Texas, with a North to South course. A team of surveyors along the route stopped at 'Mile Marker 103' in 1886 and noted its 'good spring', which was a crucial source of water for the steam engines. By late 1886 a station was built there and a water well was dug. The railway officials named the place Edmond on March 28, 1887, and four months later the government approved it.
But the railroad would have to wait until the 'Oklahoma Land Run' of 1889 to have a town to serve.
The name, Edmond
Edmond Schuyler Burdick (1858 - 1909) began working for the Southern Kansas Railway as an Attorney in 1884. He continued in the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe, as an Agent between 1885 and 1895. The Railway named the town after him.
The town appeared in one single event, the 'Run' on April 22, 1889, and the settlers chose the land near the station. The tracks (now BNSF) still pass through the town.
Many streets were named after Railway Men or those of the Seminole Town and Development Co., who platted it. One year later its population was 394.
The territorial legislature created the 'normal' school in Edmond in 1890, which later became the University of Central Oklahoma. Its first building, the 'Old North Tower' opened in 1893 and is a historical site. The University is one of the towns largest employers.
In 1911, the interurban railroad linked it to the state capital.
Trivia: Edmond's Firsts
- The first church (St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, dedicated June 24, 1889) in Oklahoma Territory. It stood on the corner of E1st and S. Boulevard. The congregation still exists, but in another location.
- The first public schoolhouse (Aug. 1889) in Oklahoma Territory, which is a historic monument on 2nd St. between Boulevard and Broadway (See the photo above).
Farming was the original economic base of the community and when Route 66 was aligned through the town in 1926, it brought a growing flow of travelers and prosperity until realigned in 1954 after the completion of two modern expressways on the northeastern part of Oklahoma City.
Oil was discovered in the 1930s and 40s (West Edmond Field), and during the 1950s and 60s the town began to grow as a suburb of neighboring Oklahoma City.
Gory Trivia
The Post Office Massacre took place in Edmond on August 20, 1986. Patrick sherrill, a former postman killed 14 people and wounded six before committing suicide. It was the worst ever postal employee murder-suicide event in the US. (there were others). There is a memorial to the victims in front of the Post Office.
Proud Trivia
Edmond is the home town of Shannon Miller, who is America's most decorated Olympic gymnast with a total of 7 medals. She won 5 during the 1992 Summer Olympics and the other 2 at the 1996 Summer Olympics.
I-35 was named 'the Shannon Miller Parkway' in her honour between Memorial Rd. and the Logan - Oklahoma county Line
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- 37 mi. Chandler.
- 104 mi. Tulsa.
Heading West....
- 9 mi. Oklahoma City.
- 26 mi. Yukon.
- 40 mi. El Reno.
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Edmond’s Weather
Summers in the central part of Oklahoma are hot and humid. Winters are relatively mild (but snowstorms can happen) and the other seasons are subject to frequent variations. North winds prevail in winter and during summer those from the south and southeast.
The average yearly temperature is about 61.5°F (16.4°C). During winter the mean temperature is 39.2 °F (4 °C), with highs and lows between 48.5°F (9.2°C) and 25.6°F (-3.5°C).
Snow: around 7.9 inches fall every year (20.1 cm), mostly between December and March.
Edmond Dating Region 4
During summer the average temperature is 83.0 °F (28.3 °C) with average highs and lows of 94°F (34.5°C) and 71°F (21.5°C).
The average yearly rainfall is around 36.5 in. (928 mm). And Edmond has some 84 rainy days per year. Most rain falls during summer.
Storms (thunderstorms) are common in spring and also summer; some may come with hail and strong winds, and also tornadoes. Tornadoes can hit at any time.
Tornado risk
Edmond is next to Oklahoma City, whose metro area is one of the most tornado-prone ones in the whole world: about 150 tornados have struk this area since 1890. Some of them were very strong (F5 on the Fujita scale, which is the maximum value).
Edmond is located in the 'Tornado Alley and experiences approximately 10 Tornado watches every year.
Tornado Risk: read more about Tornado Risk along Route66.
Getting to Edmond
Heading east from Edmond down Route 66 are the towns of: Arcadia (9 mi.), Luther (17 mi), Wellston (25 mi.), Warwick (29 mi.) and Chandler (37 mi.)
To the west, are Oklahoma City (11 mi.), Yukon (26 mi.) and El Reno (40 mi.)
Map of Route 66 through Edmond Oklahoma
Check out Edmond on our Oklahoma Route 66 Map, with the complete alignment and all the towns along it.
Edmond Map
Route 66's alignment in Oklahoma: the Historic Route 66 through Edmond
Route 66 in Oklahoma
Click to read the Full description of Route 66 across Oklahoma.
Read below for more information on Route 66's alignment in Edmond.
Route 66 landmarks & attractions
Sights in Edmond
Edmond Attractions
Edmond is well known for the blue hippo, the first shoolhouse in Oklahoma (1889), its 1895 farmhouse. Enjoy its Liberty Fest on July 4th, the armory with its museum and its Y-chapel of song.
Trivia
The Edmond Sun which opened on July 18, 1889, is the state's oldest continuous newspaper dating from Oklahoma Territorial days.[12]
Historic buildings in the town of Edmond
There are several buildings listed in the National Register of Historic Places in Edmond, below we describe some of them.
First Public Schoolhouse
124 E 2nd St.., Edmond, OK.
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places
This is the first public shoolhouse in the Oklahoma Territory opened in August 1889.
See the photo above. It was the last surviving 1889 original structure in Edmond. and the earliest one-room schoolhouse in the State. The School open the first two Saturdays of the month from March to November. 1 PM - 4 PM. Admission is free.
Cross Timbers
The ecological region where Edmond is located is known as 'The Cross Timbers', it is a woodland that is a vast 'natural hedge' beyond which lie the open prairies. The forest was between 5 and 35 miles wide and was a formidale obstacle for the first explorers: the closely knit trees with tough wood blocked the carts and horse riders.
American author Washington Irving used the expression 'Cross Timbers' to define them when he explored the area with the Ellsworth expedition in 1832.
The typical trees are blackjack and post oak.
Head west from the shchool and turn right on Broadway. On the northeast corner, at Main is the Citizens' State Bank:
Citizens' State Bank
Citizens' State Bank building, Edmond, A. Whittall
102 S Broadway and Main, Edmond, OK.
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places
The building is a typical example of a sandstone construction in the Oklahoma Territory in 1901.
It had a 'burglary proof and fireproof' vault.
Head east and then south along S. Boulevard and you will reach the Armory which houses the museum:
Edmond Historical Society & Museum
431 South Boulevard, EdmondOK.
It has exhibitions with over 30,000 artifacts and photographs that span the full history of Edmond: prehistory, settlement during the 1889 Run and more
It is located in the former Armory, a historic site built in 1936.
Tue - Fri: 10 AM - 5 PM, Sat. 1 PM- 4 PM, free admission.
Edmond Armory
The Edmond Armory, A. Whittall
431 South Boulevard, Edmond, OK.
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places
A solid, massive and sturdy building constructed in local red sandstone between 1936 and 37. The Works in Progress Administration (WPA) employed local unemployed labor to boost the economy during the Great Depression.
It was the quarters of the Oklahoma National Guard, 179th Infantry Unit of the 45th Infantry Division.
In 1983 it became part of the Edmond Historical Society and Museum. Notice its resemblance to the Chandler Armory, built by WPA at that time.
One block west, in the same park (Stephenson Park) is the:
American Legion HutAmerican Legion Hut
5th and Littler St.
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places
Built during the Great Depression in local red sandstone by the WPA project that generated work for the unemployed.
It is located in Stephenson Park and was built in 1936-37.
Now head towards the Campus of the University of Central Oklahoma or UCO, in its neighborhood you can visit:
Old North Tower
400 E Hurd, UCO campus
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places
This building was constructed in 1892 to house the 'normal' school that had been created and funded by the Territorial legislature.
It has a sober and imposing style, a very classic building. (see its location and Street View).
Y-Chapel of Song
100 N. University, Campus of the UCO
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places
Built in 1948; it was almost entirely designed and built by the students, faculty, staff, and friends of the University. Its The stained glass windows reflect the scripture 'I am the vine, Ye are the branches.'
Head west of UCO, along Wayne and turn on N. Jackson to visit the Kivlehen House:
The Kivlehen House
The Kivlehen House, A. Whittall
525 North Jackson, Edmond, OK.
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places
This classic home was built in 1910 by James D. and Mattie Kivlehen. The two and a half story home has over 2900 square feet (270 m2).
In its day it cost $5,000 (that is roughly $125,000 of nowadays). It was acclaimed as one of Edmond's largest residences, with its two and a half stories.
The other sites are located out of town, but are worth a visit:
Cartmill Farm House
Cartmill farm house, Edmond, A. Whittall
21751 N. McArthur Blvd., Edmond, OK.
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places
Built around 1895 it has 1 1⁄2 stories. It is a frame house built along the 'Hall and Parlor' plan. The rear was added in 1930, and the porch was enclosed at that time.
The Cartmill family built it and lived here for over 50 years, and built it. The cylindrical sheet metal granary west of the house was built in 1910. It is the kind of home built by settlers as they moved out of the more primitive Sod Houses.
Other Historic places:
- Gower Cemetery, Covel Rd. between Douglas and Post Rd.
- Hopewell Baptist Church, 5801 NW 178th St.
Happy Blue Hippo
The Blue Hippo or 'Buddy' a fiberglass kitsch art statue is famous. You can see it at 1129 S Broadway (see its Street View).
Events and Fun in Edmond
There are several events and activities to enjoy in Edmond:
Liberty Fest
This is a week-long celebration during Fourth of July which takes place every year and attracts 125,000 visitors.
It has been chosen as one of the top 10 places to be in America on July 4th by CNN and USA Today.
The event includes: the largest parade in the state, car show, concert in the park, kite fest, fireworks, Scholarship Pageant, Road Rally and a Rodeo.
More details at the website: www.libertyfest.org.
Eagle Watch
For nature lovers, the Arcadia Lake Eagle Watch (January), during which you can spot the bald eagles at the lake. Bring warm clothes and binoculars. At the park office there is plenty of information and helpful staff to get you on track for viewing the eagles.
Farmers' Market
The market is located in the downtown Festival Market Place and you can buy locally grown produce during summer.
Tours & Itineraries
Historic Route 66 in Edmond
The current State highway OK-66 follows the alignment of Route 66 from 1926 to 1954 between Arcadia and I-35. This section of 3.1 miles was originally paved in brick, in 1927, between Douglas Blvd. (2.7 mi. west of the town) and Sooner Road (on the west side of the I-35 exchange).
From that point westwards until Fink Park (2.8 mi.), the brick paving predated Route 66, as it had been laid in 1924. At that time the roadbed was part of the state highways OK-7 and OK-4.
From the Park and through Edmond all the way to Oklahoma City, the road had been paved in 1925 with local municipal funding.
The 1926 alignment took a left along Broadway (later US 77) towards Oklahoma City, and left it at Memorial Rd. to head south along Kelley all the way to Grand Blvd. (now I-44).
1954 realignment
In Agust 1954 both highways US 66 and US 77 were moved from their alignment along Broadway and 2nd Street, to the new I-35 (known in those days as Sooner Road.) where US 77 continued northbound and US 66 eastwards.
From I-35 and 2nd St., towards the south, both highways went along I-35 and met the brand-new Northeast Expressway next to the entrance to Turner Turnpike (modern Exchange 138). In those days there was no Killpatrick Turnpike running east to west.
The 1954 route 66 kept south with both I-44 and I-35 in a southwesterly direction until reaching Grand Boulevard (Now I-44) where it turned right, towards the wes, and meeting Kelley, where it linked up with the old 1926 alignment again.
From Kelley and Grand Blvd. it kept west along it until reaching Beverly Dr. (in those days it was named Lincoln Blvd.), where it turned left heading south into the Oklahoma City, towards the State Capitol building.
Natural Attractions
National & State Parks
Lake Arcadia
To the southeast of Edmond, along Route 66.
An ideal place for camping, picnicking and enjoying the lake: swimming, oating and fishing. There are trails for hiking and an eagle watch in January.
Campsites and RV hookups are available. More details at the Lake Edmond website.
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Sources
History of the Y Chapel of Song, UCO.
Banner is the Dead Man's Curve, Laguna, New Mexico; by Perla Eichenblat.
Prior to Edmond Center Court, David Minihan, Director of Tennis, operated Westwood Tennis Center, 2007 USTA National Facility of the Year, for 21 years. As a coach, David is best known as a player development coach as he has been recognized with many awards by both the USTA district and section. Such awards include the USPTA Missouri Valley Professional of the Year, USTA Missouri Valley Outstanding Contributor to USTA Youth Tennis, and USTA Oklahoma Outstanding Contributor to USTA Youth Tennis, USTA Oklahoma Excellence in Junior Player Development, USTA Oklahoma Outstanding Contributor to USA Team Tennis, USTA Oklahoma Excellence in Tennis Programming and USPTA Oklahoma Professional of the Year. David is also a published writer as he recently authored the book, 'Coaching Your Tennis Champion.' Minihan also founded and is the chief editor of the Oklahoma tennis magazine, The Baseliner. In addition, David is a national tournament director directing USTA district, sectional and national tournaments. David is a Master Professional with the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) which only 1% of teaching professionals worldwide hold this distinction. He is also on the Wilson Advisory Staff as well as serving as vice chair of the USTA Missouri Valley Local & Play committee. David is married to Lisa and has two daughters, Aspen and Chloe.
Aaron Marchetti was an NCAA All-American in 1999 while playing for Virginia Tech University. While there he reached as high as #2 in the country in singles and #9 in doubles. He is a member of two Hall of Fames, the Virginia Tech Sports Hall of Fame and the Ohio Valley Sports Hall of Fame. Aaron achieved an ATP ranking in both singles and doubles and was a member of the USTA Rookie Professional Team training with the best coaches and players in the country. He holds three USTA National Championship Gold Balls and in the past 15 years has been instrumental in developing multiple State and National Champions and has developed countless NCAA Division 1 players in the Kansas City area. Aaron and his wife Amber have three wonderful kids, Ava (14), Andrew (13) and Amelia (10).
Born and raised in Oklahoma, Robert Sioux began playing competitive tennis at the age of 12. Entering high school at Deer Creek he played varsity tennis attending the state championships three times. Upon graduating he was offered an athletic scholarship to Oklahoma Baptist University. Robert began teaching professionally at Kickingbird Tennis Center in 2014. He works with players of all ages ranging from four years of age to 60+. Robert provides a fun and challenging experience to players of all skill levels. Utilizing adaptive techniques, he teaches basic mechanics and strategies to advanced mechanics and strategies that will allow players to improve and have fun doing so. 'Teaching is an art and learning is a skill. Together coach and student develop a bond unlike any other. It is a great joy seeing a student become inspired and thrive for progression especially if they can enjoy it!'
Alli Hodges was born and raised in Edmond, OK, where she developed her love and passion for tennis. Her younger years were spent playing the Missouri Valley circuit, where she received the Sportsmanship Award, as well as reaching top 10 in girls 10’s and 12’s. At the age of 15, she moved to Boca Raton, Florida to live and train with her coach, as well as training with athletes at nearby academies and attending Florida Virtual online high school. She competed in the USTA Florida section, reaching as high as top 10 in girls 16’s, as well as competing in the International Tennis Foundation (ITF) junior circuit.
She returned to Oklahoma in 2015 as the top recruit for the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) Women’s tennis team, where she competed as the No. 1 singles and No. 1 and 2 doubles player. Alli was honored as the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) Freshman of the year, regionally ranked as high as No. 1, and nationally ranked as high as No. 23. Additionally, she received Second Team All-MIAA honors and was selected as a member of the MIAA Honor Roll. Alli was instrumental in leading UCO to compete at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) nationals for the first time in UCO history, where the team finished in the “Elite 8” and achieved a national ranking of No. 6.
Alli Hodges graduated from UCO in Spring of 2020 as a communications major and looks forward to sharing her love and excitement for tennis.
Jacob grew up playing tennis at Kickingbird Tennis Center and played two years of varsity tennis at Edmond Memorial High School. During the two years of varsity play Jacob and his doubles partner finished 4th place at two doubles in 2012 and finished at 6th place at two singles in 2013. After high school Jacob went to go play for Seminole State College (SSC) a top NJCAA team and coached by Head Coach Brian Nelson. While being at SSC the team finished at 4th place his freshmen year and runner-up his sophomore year at the NJCAA National Championships. After Seminole Jacob decided to return to Edmond and is currently getting his degree in Business Management at the University of Central Oklahoma. In 2017 Jacob earned his USPTA certification and taught a Nike tennis camp at the University of North Texas. Jacob coaches at all levels from children to adult players. He still loves the game and plays competitively when ever he can. Loves to introduce new comers to tennis and hopes it has a big impact on their lives like it did for him.
Marina Robinson began playing tennis as a seven-year-old in Moscow, Russia. She was coached by Rauza Islamova, mother and first coach of Marat Safin and Dinara Safina, and trained with Natasha Myskina. In 1999, she came to the University of Central Oklahoma, ranked #11 in the Nation. She went to the National Championship with the team and was named the All American Doubles Team. She played her last three years at UCO as the number one singles and doubles player. In 2004, Marina graduated with a BS in Science of Accounting. USPTA Elite certified since 2005, she has taught for the past 17 years at the Greens Country Club where she also ran women's play days, kids nights, and members mixers. She developed, managed, and participated in ProAm ladies leagues and flex singles leagues. She trained several high-performance female players who qualified to play college.
Edmond Dating Region 2019
2007 USTA National Husband-Wife Hard Court Doubles Third Place
2008 Mixed National Championship 9.0 Champion. 2008 Missouri Valley Assistant Professional of the Year. 2007-2008 Coached Junior Team Tennis to National Championship in Mobile, AL . 2014 USPTA Missouri Valley Oklahoma Pro of the Year. Marina and her husband Randy have two wonderful children, Damien and Danielle.
A Warsaw, Poland native, Julius became an American citizen in Boston, Mass. October of 1989. Julius worked for NBC Television in Boston as a graphic designer and for United Engineers as a designer. He also worked part-time as a tennis coach which lead to a full time position as a Head Professional at Oakley Country Club in Belmont, Mass. He then began coaching the Men's tennis team at Wayland High School and eventually became a full time Professional at the Longfellow Swimming and Tennis Club. In 1989 he was hired as the Head Women's Tennis Coach at Oklahoma State University. When he retired from OSU, he set the record for most wins by any women's tennis coach. Shortly after his retirement, Julius became the Head Professional at OLS Family Fitness Center in Houston, TX. Some of Julius accomplishments prior to Kickingbird includes: Organizer for the USTA Boys 16 Indoor National Championship Tournament, Big 8 title 1990-91, Big 12 title 2001 and 2003, 4-time NCASS Central Region Championships, 4-time Indoor National Championship appearances, 5-time NCAA Sweet 16 appearances, Big 8 Coach of the Year, B12 Coach of the Year, 9-Academic All-American students, and ITA Doubles team ranked #2 in the nation two years in a row.
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