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Enid, Oklahoma

Located in Garfield County, Oklahoma, Enid was established in 1893. Founded during the 1893 Cherokee Outlet land run. Vance AFB is a major pilot training base.
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Founded 1893 | Population 53,000 | Peak 53,000 (2024) | County Garfield County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Enid, Oklahoma

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1885 Railroad Era: Railroad connections spurred growth and commerce in Enid.
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1893 Land Run: Cherokee Outlet opening.
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1941 Vance AFB: Air Force pilot training base.
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2010 Modern Era: Enid continued to develop as part of the region, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Enid

Jan 1, 1970
Mother who Filmed Herself Raping her 1 Year Old Son Receives Shocking
In a case that stunned the nation, authorities in Tulsa, Oklahoma, announced on April 1, 2016, that a 28-year-old mother had been …
Jan 1, 1970
Man Thinks he Just Shot Buck Then he Gets Closer Look and Realizes what it
OKLAHOMA — On a chilly morning in early January 2016, a local hunter named Johnathan Harris headed out into the woods, rifle in …
Jan 1, 1970
Man who Targeted Pregnant Wife While her Deployed Husband Watched Webcam
OKLAHOMA CITY — In the early hours of December 12, 2015, a horrifying scene played out in a quiet suburban home, where a man att…
Jan 1, 1970
Bullying Victims Mother Im not Sorry what I Did My Daughters Tormentors
OKLAHOMA CITY — In a story that stirred up heated debates across the country, a local mother made headlines in December 2015 for…
Jan 1, 1970
Mom Learns Daughter Bullying Young Boy Decides Teach her Very Public Lesson
In a quiet suburb outside Oklahoma City, a mother’s frustration boiled over into a very public confrontation on November 30,…
Jan 1, 1970
Doctors Identify why 4 Year Old Girls Legs Started Turn Black Take Swift
OKLAHOMA CITY — In a frightening turn of events back in late November 2015, a 4-year-old girl’s legs began turning black, …

Complete Historical Timeline

1885 Transport
Railroad Era
1893 Culture
Land Run
1941 Government
Vance AFB
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Founded during the 1893 Cherokee Outlet land run.
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Vance AFB is a major pilot training base.
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Major grain storage and distribution center.
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Enid is located in Garfield County, Oklahoma.
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Enid has a population of approximately 53,000.

Famous People from Enid, Oklahoma

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Owen K. Garriott
Astronaut, Engineer · Born Nov 22, 1930 · Died Apr 15, 2019 (age 88)
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Glenda Farrell
Stage Actor, Television Actor · Born Jun 30, 1904 · Died May 1, 1971 (age 66)
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Thad Luckinbill
Actor, Film Producer · Born Apr 24, 1975 · Age 50
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Richard Erdman
Actor, Voice Actor · Born Jun 1, 1925 · Died Mar 16, 2019 (age 93)
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Kirsten Nelson
Actor, Film Director · Born Oct 3, 1970 · Age 55

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