Chandler, Oklahoma 19??

Lincoln County Courthouse,
Chandler, Oklahoma 19??

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Debbie Pitezel
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Chandler, Oklahoma, founded on September 28, 1891, via land run, is the county seat of Lincoln County. Named after Assistant Secretary of the Interior George Chandler, it developed as a transportation hub along Route 66 and the St. Louis and San Francisco Railway. Known as the "Pecan Capital of the World" (designated 1949), it is a historic town noted for its pioneer history and surviving a devastating 1897 tornado.
Key Historical Details
Establishment: The town was established during the land run of 1891, initially referred to as "County A".
County Seat: Chandler officially became the Lincoln County seat on March 30, 1897.
Development: The city was named after Judge George Chandler, a Kansas lawyer and Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Interior.
Key Events: A massive tornado hit in 1897, destroying many buildings, including the original courthouse.
Route 66: The town's growth was heavily influenced by its location on the historic Route 66.
Industry & Culture: Besides being nicknamed the "Pecan Capital of the World" in 1949, it was once home to the Chandler Baseball Camp for 42 years.
The town was founded near a local water supply known as Indian Spring, which is now part of a city park.

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