Editing Idabel, Oklahoma

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'''Idabel''' is a city in and the [[county seat]] of [[McCurtain County, Oklahoma|McCurtain County]], [[Oklahoma]], United States. The population was 7,010 at the [[United States Census, 2010|2010 census]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |access-date=2011-06-07 |title=Find a County |publisher=National Association of Counties |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |archive-date=2011-05-31 }}</ref> It is in Oklahoma's southeast corner, a tourist area known as [[Choctaw Country]].

==History==
[[Image:Another view of downtown Idabel, OK IMG 8501.JPG|left|thumb|Part of downtown Idabel]]
[[Image:Idabel August 2018 07 (Martha A. Johnson Idabel Public Library).jpg|left|thumb|Martha A. Johnson Library in Idabel]]
Idabel was established in 1902 as a station by the [[St. Louis, San Francisco and New Orleans Railroad|Arkansas and Choctaw Railway]]. (This was later part of the [[St. Louis and San Francisco Railway]], and the line is now operated by the [[Kiamichi Railroad]]).<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.odot.org/maps/railroad/2016-2017/RRmap1_2016-17_web.pdf |title=Oklahoma 2018-2020 State Railroad Map|publisher=Oklahoma Department of Transportation|access-date=October 11, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.up.com/customers/shortline/profiles_d-k/krr/index.htm |title=Kiamichi Railroad Company KRR #424|publisher=Union Pacific|access-date=October 11, 2022}}</ref>

The city was first named Purnell, after Isaac Purnell, a railroad official. When postal officials rejected that designation, the name was changed to Mitchell, honoring another railroad company officer. Postal officials rejected that name because another post office of the same name already existed elsewhere in the territory. They named the post office ''Bokhoma'' (a Choctaw word meaning Red River); it opened December 15, 1902.

Railroad officials then chose the name Idabel, a compound of the names of Isaac Purnell's two daughters, Ida and Bell. The post office was renamed as Idabel.<ref name="EOHC-Idabel">Coleman, Louis. [http://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry.php?entry=ID002 "Idabel"], ''Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture'' Oklahoma Historical Society, Accessed September 3, 2015.</ref>

At the time of its founding, Idabel was located in [[Bok Tuklo, Choctaw Nation|Bok Tuklo County]], a part of the [[Apukshunnubbee District|Apukshunubbee District]] of the [[Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma|Choctaw Nation]], within what was known as [[Indian Territory]].<ref>Morris, John W. ''Historical Atlas of Oklahoma'' (Norman: University of Oklahoma, 1986), plate 38.</ref>

For the first four years, Idabel local government was conducted by the Choctaw tribe for its people. The federal government had legal jurisdiction in most matters over non-Choctaw. the Indians themselves. The national government was responsible for enforcing the law among non-Choctaws. In 1906, the citizens elected their first mayor and established a mayor-council form of government.

At the time of statehood, November 16, 1907, the town was designated as the county seat of McCurtain County. A census in that year reported 726 residents. By 1910, the population had grown to 1,493. In 1920, there were 3,617 residents, but the number fell to 2,581 in 1930. Growth resumed by the end of the [[Great Depression]] in the late 1930s.<ref name="EOHC-Idabel"/>

The [[death of Henry Lee Johnson]] in 1980 resulted in a riot in the town that resulted in two deaths.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Okla. Town Tense After Night of Rioting, Gunfire|language=en-US|newspaper=[[The Washington Post]]|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1980/01/22/okla-town-tense-after-night-of-rioting-gunfire/62cdbcc5-92fd-47fd-ac23-31d1d72c40ed/|access-date=2021-05-02|issn=0190-8286}}</ref>

Idabel residents elected their first African-American mayor in April 2019, mayor Craig Young.{{citation needed|date=April 2023}}

===2022 tornado===
On November 4, 2022, Idabel was hit by [[Tornado outbreak of November 4–5, 2022#Clarksville, Texas/Idabel–Broken Bow–Eagletown, Oklahoma|a destructive EF4 tornado]]. The tornado warranted a [[tornado emergency]] and was at EF3 strength when it struck the city. It caused heavy damage, mainly to the southeast portion of the city.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wilson |first=Colleen |date=2022-11-05 |title=Injuries, fatalities reported after tornado slams southeastern Oklahoma |url=https://okcfox.com/news/local/injuries-fatalities-reported-after-tornado-slams-southeastern-oklahoma-idabel-mccurtain-clarksville-paris-texas-tornado-wind-max-gusts-okwx-weather-storm-damage-trinity-baptist-church-calera-broken-bow-death-destruction-damage |access-date=2022-11-08 |website=KOKH |language=en}}</ref>

==Geography==
Idabel lies between the [[Little River (Red River tributary)|Little River]] and the [[Red River of the South|Red River]], about {{convert|21|miles|km}} west of the Oklahoma-[[Arkansas]] state line and {{convert|40|miles|km}} east of [[Hugo, Oklahoma|Hugo]].<ref name="EOHC-Idabel"/>

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has an area of {{convert|15.9|sqmi|km2}}, of which {{convert|15.9|sqmi|km2}} is land and 0.06% is water.<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>

===Climate===
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the [[Köppen Climate Classification]] system, Idabel has a [[humid subtropical climate]], abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=154443&cityname=Idabel%2C+Oklahoma%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Idabel, Oklahoma]</ref>

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==Demographics==
{{US Census population
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|1910= 1493
|1920= 3067
|1930= 2581
|1940= 3689
|1950= 4671
|1960= 4967
|1970= 5946
|1980= 7622
|1990= 6957
|2000= 7658
|2010= 7010
|2020= 6961
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|estimate=7004
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2020, there were 6,961 people, 2,707 households, and 1,790 families residing in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 46.39% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 22.61% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 10.86% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.46% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 1.81% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 5.56% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 12.31% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 10.37% of the population.

As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 7,658 people, 2,735 households, and 1,785 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|436.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 3,129 housing units at an average density of {{convert|196.4|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 56.99% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 24.45% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 10.44% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.30% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.01% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 3.37% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 4.43% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 4.96% of the population.

There were 2,735 households, out of which 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.6% were married couples living together, 21.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.7% were non-families. 31.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.5% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $20,496, and the median income for a family was $24,189. Males had a median income of $24,182 versus $16,958 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $12,241. About 28.7% of families and 31.3% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 42.5% of those under age 18 and 18.4% of those age 65 or over.

==Transportation==
[[Image:Idabel August 2018 30 (Idabel Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture - Frisco Station).jpg|thumb|Idabel train station aka Frisco Station]]
Idabel is served by [[US Route 259|US-259]], [[US Route 70|US-70]], [[Oklahoma State Highway 3|SH-3]], and [[Oklahoma State Highway 37|SH-37]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.google.com/maps/place/Idabel,+OK+74745/@33.9019005,-94.8988165,12z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x86356e0d226c567d:0x9db142997d220536!8m2!3d33.8956647!4d-94.8263281 |title=Idabel, Oklahoma|publisher=Google Maps|access-date=September 17, 2020}}</ref>

McCurtain County Regional Airport (FAA ID: 4O4) is 2 miles northwest of Idabel, and features a 5002 x 75&nbsp;ft. paved runway.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.airnav.com/airport/4O4| title= McCurtain County Regional Airport|publisher=AirNav.com|access-date=September 17, 2020}}</ref>

Commercial air transportation is available out of [[Texarkana Regional Airport]], about 73 miles southeast.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Texarkana+Regional+Airport,+Airport+Drive,+Texarkana,+AR/Idabel,+OK+74745/@33.6733821,-94.9681806,9z/data=!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x86346bf9c5132af3:0x3c376e1b510bd965!2m2!1d-93.9941485!2d33.4568776!1m5!1m1!1s0x86356e0d226c567d:0x9db142997d220536!2m2!1d-94.8263281!2d33.8956647 |title=Texarkana Regional Airport to Idabel, Oklahoma|publisher=Google Maps|access-date=January 12, 2021}}</ref>

Idabel has rail freight service through the [[Kiamichi Railroad]].<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.brokenarrowedc.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/State-Rail-Map-2018-2020.pdf |title=Oklahoma 2018-2020 State Railroad Map|publisher=Oklahoma Department of Transportation|accessdate=September 22, 2021}}</ref>

==Economy==
Initially, timber was the basis for the local economy, but this was supplanted by cotton production after the nearby forests were cleared. One cotton gin operated in Idabel in 1904, but six were in business in 1930. However, the Great Depression, depleted soil and destructive pests essentially wiped out this industry around Idabel. Landowners converted their properties to pastures and expanded beef production. Chicken farms were also established in the area and marginal agricultural land was turned into pine plantations.<ref name="EOHC-Idabel"/>

==Parks, recreation and attractions==
Parks actually within Idabel include Garvin City Park.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.google.com/search?q=%22garvin+city+park%22+idabel+ok |title=Garvin City Park|access-date=July 9, 2020}}</ref>

[[Little River National Wildlife Refuge]] is to the northeast; further to the northeast are [[Broken Bow Lake]], [[Beavers Bend Resort Park|Beavers Bend State Park]], [[Hochatown State Park]] (now part of Beavers Bend), McCurtain County Game Reserve, and the Carson Creek Recreation Area. To the southeast is the Red Slough Wildlife Management Area.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.google.com/maps/place/Idabel,+OK+74745/@33.9019005,-95.10893,10z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x86356e0d226c567d:0x9db142997d220536!8m2!3d33.8956647!4d-94.8263281 |title=Idabel, Oklahoma|publisher=Google Maps|access-date=July 9, 2020}}</ref>

The Museum of the Red River houses art as well as archaeology, including [[Acrocanthosaurus|Acrocanthosaurus atokensis]], the Oklahoma State Dinosaur.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.museumoftheredriver.org/ |title=Home Page|publisher=Museum of the Red River|access-date=July 9, 2020}}</ref>

The Barnes-Stevenson House is a 1912 restored Victorian house complete with period furnishings, and is on the [[National Register of Historic Places listings in McCurtain County, Oklahoma]].<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.travelok.com/listings/view.profile/id.392 |title=Barnes-Stevenson House|publisher=TravelOK.com|access-date=July 9, 2020}}</ref> Other Idabel locales on the list include the [[Frisco Station (Idabel, Oklahoma)|Frisco Station]], the [[Idabel Armory]], the Rouleau Hotel, and the Spaulding-Olive House.

==Education==
[[Image:Former State Theater in Idabel, OK IMG 8500.JPG|thumb|The former State Theater, across from the courthouse in Idabel, houses a law office, the Legal Arts Building.]]
[[Image:Idabel August 2018 27 (McCurtain Daily Gazette).jpg|right|thumb|''McCurtain Daily Gazette'' office in Idabel]]

===Public schools===
[[Idabel Public Schools]] serves the community.
* [[Idabel High School]] - Grades 9&ndash;12
* Idabel Middle School - Grades 6&ndash;8
* Central Elementary - Grades 3&ndash;5
* Idabel Primary South - Grades 1&ndash;2 PRE-K–K
* [[EvenStart]] - Ages 2&ndash;4
* Southeast Elementary - pre-k&ndash;4&ndash;Adult Ed
* [http://www.denison.k12.ok.us Denison Elementary] - Pre-Kindergarten - 8th

===Advanced education===
* [[Kiamichi Technology Center]]
* [[Southeastern Oklahoma State University]], McCurtain County campus (formerly called the ET Dunlap Center)
* [[Eastern Oklahoma State College]]

==Notable people==
* Vice Admiral [[Phillip Balisle]], [[United States Navy]]<ref name=NAVSEA-Helm-PR>{{cite web|last1=Nagel|first1=David|title=Vice Adm. Phillip Balisle Takes Helm at NAVSEA|url=http://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=2372|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170908065937/http://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=2372|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 8, 2017|website=Naval Sea Systems Command Public Affairs|publisher=[[United States Navy]]|access-date=9 May 2017}}{{PD-notice}}</ref>
* [[Randall Burks]], former professional football player<ref>[http://bleacherreport.com/articles/209709-the-10-best-and-worst-one-game-careers-in-nfl-history The 10 Best and Worst One-Game Careers in NFL History], Bleacher Report. (accessed October 14, 2013)</ref>
* [[Ray Burris]], professional baseball player
* [[Hadley Caliman]], jazz musician<ref>[http://musicians.allaboutjazz.com/musician.php?id=3837#.UlwXh_Mo7Dc All About Jazz - Hadley Caliman]</ref>
* [[Robert Evans (journalist)|Robert Evans]], podcaster and journalist
* [[Earl Grant]], organist
* [[Larzette Hale-Wilson]], first Black woman in US to earn a PhD in accounting and the first Black female CPA in the state of Georgia.
* [[Jeff Keith]], lead singer for the rock band [[Tesla (band)|Tesla]]<ref>[http://www.allmusic.com/artist/tesla-mn0000029808 Tesla], Allmusic.com. (accessed October 13, 2013)</ref>
* [[Sunny Murray]], [[jazz drummer]], composer and band leader
* [[Harold Stevenson]], artist (1929–2018)
* [[Countess Vaughn]], actress<ref>[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0891153/ Countess Vaughn], Internet Movie Database. (accessed October 14, 2013)</ref>

==References==
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== External links ==
{{Commons category}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070627105832/http://www.idabel.lib.ok.us/ Idabel Public Library]
* [http://idabelps.org/ Idabel Public Schools]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20130624025256/http://www.mccurtain.okstate.edu/ McCurtain County OSU Extension Center]
* [http://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry.php?entry=ID002 Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture - Idabel]

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[[Category:Cities in Oklahoma]]
[[Category:Cities in McCurtain County, Oklahoma]]
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[[Category:Cities in the Ark-La-Tex]]
[[Category:Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma]]