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Stillwater, Oklahoma

Located in Payne County, Oklahoma, Stillwater was established in 1889. Oklahoma State University is here — Go Pokes. OSU wrestling is one of the most dominant programs in history.
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Founded 1889 | Population 50,000 | Peak 50,000 (2024) | County Payne County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Stillwater, Oklahoma

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1889 Land Run: 1889 Land Run settlement.
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1890 Oklahoma State: Oklahoma State University.
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2010 Modern Era: Stillwater continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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2020 Modern Growth: Stillwater continued to grow as part of its metropolitan area.
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Latest News in Stillwater

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

1889 Culture
Land Run
1890 Culture
Oklahoma State
2010 Culture
Modern Era
2020 Culture
Modern Growth

Did You Know?

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Oklahoma State University is here — Go Pokes.
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OSU wrestling is one of the most dominant programs in history.
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Founded during the 1889 Land Run.
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Stillwater is located in Payne County, Oklahoma.
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Stillwater has a population of approximately 50,000.

Famous People from Stillwater, Oklahoma

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James Marsden
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Tyson Ritter
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Matt Holliday
Professional Baseball Player · Born Jan 15, 1980 · Age 46
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Irene Miracle
Actor, Film Director · Born Jan 24, 1954 · Age 72
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Ben Cline
Lawyer, Politician · Born Feb 29, 1972 · Age 53

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