Stillwater (Oklahoma)
Payne County
40-70300
Stillwater is the tenth largest city in the U.S. state of Oklahoma and the administrative seat of Payne County. At the last U.S. Census (United States Census 2010) with a population of 45,688 was determined. On December 12, 1884 Stillwater was founded as the first settlement ever in the area of Oklahoma.
Geographically located Stillwater northeast of the "Oklahoma City Metropolis", which consists of around seven counties around the capital, Oklahoma City and a total of 1,192,989 inhabitants. Therefore, Stillwater is often considered as a satellite city of Oklahoma City. For 2010 Stillwater carried out a further census, which showed a total population of 45,688. In advance we had estimated the population in 2010 to over 50,000. On reaching the 50,000 - population mark which would gain " fastest growing city in Oklahoma " the status of a statistical metropolitan area and can thus be attractive for the industry and the service sector.
Geography
Stillwater is located 97 km north-east of Oklahoma City and 105 kilometers west of Tulsa. The geo coordinates for Stillwater are: 36.121538 ° N 97.068537 ° W. According to the American, Census Bureau, the city has a total size of 70 km ². Of this, 1.2 km ² (1.6%) on water surfaces.
Population
In 2000, the Federal Statistical Office of the United States gave to the population of Stillwater with 39 065. Alone 28.5 % of the population were old at this time 20 to 24 years. 53.3 % of all residents of Stillwater were 24 years and younger in 2000. The average age was 23.9 years. The reason for the low average age of the city is the high number of students ( 23 307, corresponding to 59.6 %) at Oklahoma State University, which has its headquarters in Stillwater.
History
In 1879, the area now Oklahoma was still uninhabited. Elias C. Boudinot, a deputy of the Arkansas Secession wanted this land in 1879 to declare a "public land" and thus it 's customers the MKT - to provide Railroad available. But the U.S. President Rutherford B. Hayes wanted to prevent the intrusion of Anglo-Americans in the protected country and called on April 26, 1879 a proclamation which forbade to enter this country because it belonged to the Indians. But it was already too late. Only five years later, in 1884, the government found the pressure of the population can not withstand, and the District Court in Topeka, Kansas ruled that it was not a crime now more to settle on this land. On December 12, 1884 Stillwater was founded as the first settlement. After the first land run ( cf. Oklahoma Land Run ) on April 22 in 1889, other areas of Anglo-Americans were colonized.
Economy and culture
The Oklahoma State University is the largest employer and landowner, and cultural center of the city. In recent decades, a huge shift in Stillwater has been completed. New stores and shopping centers have been opened, and large national chains replace the smaller, regional businesses. The reason is the enormous expansion of the population and the increasing youthful age demographics. All this leads to a decline in the importance of downtown Stillwater. Many shops are empty and only a few private shops are available.
Due to the high number of students, the public and bustle usually plays around the campus - from terrain. So there is a thriving catering and pubs - mile, which is referred to as "The Strip". In some of the pubs on Washington Street, which is the real name of the bar district, can from time to time, the nationally successful bands of Stillwater, such as No Justice, The All- American Rejects, Cross Canadian Ragweed, Jason Boland, Other Lives or Colour Music Tune. The substantiated in Stillwater Red Dirt music scene has brought out various country musician in recent years and partly made known throughout the region. In addition, Stillwater has a Industrial side that is often overlooked. The magazines from Rolling Stone and ESPN are printed here in the Quebecor World factory. As one of the largest employers by the University of Mercury Marine is a manufacturer of marine engines and stern - Skates. Armstrong manufactures floor tiles. National Standard manufactures tires. Stillwater Milling is a huge feed and wheat storage facility.
Unemployment in Stillwater is 5.4 % ( 30 June 2009), which is below the national average ( 5.8%).
Education
Stillwater is one of the intellectual centers of Oklahoma. The Oklahoma State University has over 32,000 students. Moreover, even the Northern Oklahoma College and Meridian Technology Center, each with a branch office in Stillwater resident.
Traffic
The main streets of the city are expanded two lanes and provide a good connection to the neighboring cities of Tulsa and Oklahoma City. A rail link or tram network, however, absent. As part of the expansion of the Oklahoma State University has a good bus network within the campus, but also built beyond. Not only do students have access to Universitätsbus, but also residents or tourists.
Memorable people
- James Marsden American actor
- The All- American Rejects - American rock group