1908History
Page bought 160 acres of land in Tulsa County in 1908, intending to build a home for orphan children.
1911Government
== History ==
The city was founded in 1911, by philanthropist Charles Page, a wealthy businessman in Oklahoma.
1912Government
Sand Springs was incorporated as a city in 1912, with a population of 400.
1913History
Kerr Glass Manufacturing moved to Sand Springs from Chicago in 1913.
1926History
Simms (1926–2008), native of Sand Springs, attorney, judge, associate justice of Oklahoma Supreme Court
Mae Young (1923–2014), professional wrestler
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1930History
Pogue (1930–2014), Skylab astronaut, author, and pilot
Robert D.
1935Infrastructure
In 1935, Commander Mills' workers picketed against purported incompliance by mill administration following the passage of the National Labor Relations Act of 1935.
1936Sports
== Notable people ==
Jerry Adair (1936–1987), professional baseball player
Michael Bowie (b.
1947Government
Several significant additions were made to the facility, and it was the sole source of electric power for Sand Springs until 1947.
1955Economy
Kerr company, which made fruit jars, were the only glass companies remaining in business as recently as 1955.
1958Economy
1958), politician, Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 66th district since 2010
Charles Page (1860–1926), oilman, founder of Sand Springs
Cindy Pickett (b.
1961History
1961), Tony-nominated actor and singer who was Male Vocalist champion of the first season of Star Search
Marques Haynes (1926–2015), Harlem Globetrotters player
Jadine Nollan (b.
1965Government
In 1965, Sand Springs annexed Prattville, on the south side of the Arkansas River, an event that would explain the large jump in population in the 1960s.
1966History
1966), game designer, author, and film producer
Sam Harris (b.
1991Culture
1991), professional football player and 2013 Super Bowl winner
Woody Crumbo (1912–1989), American Indian artist, flutist, and dancer
Daton Fix (b.
1998History
1998), freestyle and folkstyle wrestler
Neal Hallford (b.
2000History
=== 2000 census ===
As of the 2000 United States census there were 17,451 people, 6,564 households, and 4,870 families residing in the city.
2010History
Census, an increase of 5.1 percent from the figure of 18,906 recorded in 2010.
2015Disaster
An EF2 tornado hit Sand Springs on March 25, 2015, killing one resident, injuring 30 citizens, and damaging 50 mobile homes.
2018Education
On November 26, 2018, Clyde Boyd Middle School had a CO leak.
2019Disaster
Following flooding in Sand Springs in late May 2019, several parts of the BMX Track were damaged by flood waters up to 12 feet deep.
2021Architecture
As of 2021, the Forest had a newly opened million-dollar visitor center, an additional walking trail, and expanded hiking hours.
2026Government
On February 3, 2026, the Sand Springs City Council approved ‘Project Spring,’ being a new data center constructed for Google on 827 acres of annexed land about eight miles north...
2027Architecture
Construction is intended to start in 2027, with a completion by 2029.