The Enid and Tonkawa Railway was incorporated on July 20, 1899, under the laws of the Territory of Oklahoma . The company constructed a railroad line from North Enid, Oklahoma to Billings, Oklahoma , 26.7 miles, in that year. Passing through what would become the town of Breckinridge, Oklahoma , the line would in the future intersect the tracks of the Blackwell, Enid and Southwestern Railroad , built though that same location in the 1900-1901 timeframe.
16-598: Lahoma is a town in Garfield County , Oklahoma , United States. The population was 611 at the 2010 census, a 5.9 percent gain over the figure of 577 in 2000. Its name was formed from the last three syllables of Oklahoma. Until the 1960s, Lahoma was a farm town. Later, it became primarily a bedroom community for people who commuted to work in Enid . According to the United States Census Bureau ,
32-486: A central hub within the county. Historical railroads included Enid and Tonkawa Railway , Enid and Anadarko Railway , Blackwell, Enid and Southwestern Railway , Enid Central Railway and the Denver, Enid and Gulf Railroad . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 1,060 square miles (2,700 km ), of which 1,058 square miles (2,740 km ) is land and 1.6 square miles (4.1 km ) (0.2%)
48-478: A female householder with no husband present, and 31.80% were non-families. 27.70% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.95. In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.00% under the age of 18, 9.10% from 18 to 24, 27.30% from 25 to 44, 22.50% from 45 to 64, and 16.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
64-433: A household in the town was $ 30,227 and the median income for a family was $ 37,875. Males had a median income of $ 25,625 versus $ 18,462 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 14,111. About 4.9% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line , including 6.5% of those under age 18 and 16.9% of those age 65 or over. Lahoma was founded in 1894 after the 1893 Cherokee Outlet land run. The town
80-433: Is water. Several creeks run through the county, including Black Bear, Boggy, Red Rock, Rock, Skeleton, and Turkey. As of the census of 2000, there were 57,813 people, 23,175 households, and 15,805 families residing in the county. The population density was 55 people per square mile (21 people/km ). There were 26,047 housing units at an average density of 25 units per square mile (9.7/km ). The racial makeup of
96-690: The 2020 census , the population was 62,846. Enid is the county seat and largest city within Garfield County. The county is named after President James A. Garfield . Garfield County comprises the Enid, OK metropolitan statistical area . Prior to the Land Run of 1893 , Garfield County was named O County and was part of the Cherokee Outlet , occupied by the Cherokee people following
112-511: The Treaty of New Echota and the Cherokee trail of tears . Historically, the area was a hunting ground for the Wichita , Osage , and Kiowa tribes. The Chisholm Trail , stage coach lines, mail routes, and railroads passed through stations at Buffalo Springs and Skeleton, today known as Bison and Enid. Railroad development in the county began four years prior to the land opening. Enid became
128-502: The company on December 22, 1899. Rock Island did not complete the line from Billings to Tonkawa, Oklahoma , 14.9 miles, until 1926, but promptly connected Tonkawa to Ponca City , another 11.4 miles, just a year later in 1927. The entire line has subsequently been abandoned. This United States railway company-related article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This article about transportation in Oklahoma
144-482: The county was 88.65% White , 3.26% Black or African American , 2.11% Native American , 0.85% Asian , 0.49% Pacific Islander , 2.02% from other races , and 2.62% from two or more races; 4.13% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. By the 2020 census , its population grew to 62,846. In 2000, there were 23,175 households, out of which 31.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.20% were married couples living together, 10.50% had
160-668: The county. The county seat of Enid, Oklahoma has the most grain storage capacity in the United States and one of the largest grain elevators in the world. Vance Air Force Base is also a major employer in the area of both airmen and civilians. The following sites in Garfield County are listed on the National Register of Historic Places : 36°23′N 97°47′W / 36.38°N 97.78°W / 36.38; -97.78 Enid and Tonkawa Railway The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad purchased
176-469: The population were below the poverty line , including 19.70% of those under age 18 and 10.40% of those age 65 or over. By 2021 census estimates, its median household income increased to $ 60,732, and the county had a poverty rate of 12.9%. Primary industries in Garfield County are agriculture and livestock. Historically, crops have included wheat, corn, oats, sorghum, Kaffir corn, and alfalfa. In addition, oil and gas and flour milling have proved fruitful for
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#1732794598459192-453: The town has a total area of 0.3 square miles (0.78 km), all land. Lahoma lies in western Garfield County , 11 miles west of the county seat of Enid . As of the census of 2000, there were 577 people, 244 households, and 164 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,896.5 inhabitants per square mile (732.2/km). There were 267 housing units at an average density of 877.6 per square mile (338.8/km). The racial makeup of
208-541: The town was 95.84% White , 0.69% African American , 1.21% Native American , 0.52% Asian , 0.35% from other races , and 1.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.47% of the population. There were 244 households, out of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% were married couples living together, 15.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.4% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who
224-401: Was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 93.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.40 males. As of 2000, the median income for a household in the county was $ 33,006, and the median income for a family was $ 39,872. Males had a median income of $ 29,921 versus $ 20,791 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 17,457. About 10.50% of families and 13.90% of
240-450: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.94. In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.0 males. The median income for
256-495: Was originally sited about one mile from its present location, but the town's buildings, businesses, and homes were moved to the current location in 1901 to be adjacent to a newly laid railroad line. Churches in the community include: First Baptist Church, Zion Lutheran Church and the United Church of Lahoma. Garfield County, Oklahoma Garfield County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma . As of
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