30-905: Byng may refer to: Places [ edit ] Byng, Oklahoma , a small town in Pontotoc County Byng Inlet, Ontario , a ghost town in Parry Sound District Manor of Byng , Suffolk, England People [ edit ] John Byng (disambiguation) , several people with the same name, including: John Byng (1704–1757), British admiral, sentenced to death by court martial and shot George Byng (disambiguation) , one of several Viscounts Torrington , most notably: George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington (1668–1733), British Admiral and statesman Julian Byng, 1st Viscount Byng of Vimy (1862–1935), British general during World War I, later Governor General of Canada and involved in
60-498: A Tree City USA member. In the late 1880s, the Daggs family (by way of Texas ) became the first white family to settle what is now known as Ada, which was formerly known as Daggs Prairie. In April 1889, Jeff Reed (a Texan and relative of the Daggs family) was appointed to carry the mail from Stonewall to Center (which was later combined with Pickett), two small communities in then Indian Territory. With his family and his stock, he sought
90-513: A place for a home on a prairie midway between the two points, where he constructed a log house and started Reed's Store. Other settlers soon built homes nearby. In 1891, a post office was established and named after Reed's oldest daughter, Ada. Ada incorporated as a city in 1901 and grew rapidly with the arrival of the St. Louis and San Francisco Railway line. Within a decade the Santa Fe Railroad and
120-625: A record of blood crimes, probably has no equal in the annals of criminal history in the entire southwest". The first manufacturing company in Ada, the Portland Cement Company, installed the first cement clinker in Oklahoma in 1910. American Glass Casket Company began manufacturing glass caskets in 1916, but the business failed. Hazel Atlas Glass bought the plant in 1928 and produced glass products until 1991. The following sites in Ada are listed on
150-484: A reward has been offered for arrest of the guilty parties...most citizens now believe negroes should be allowed to live there." After the incident, the town remained open to African Americans to provide labor for a local cotton compress. In 1909, the women of Ada organized an effort to build a normal school in their city. It resulted in the founding of East Central College (now East Central University ). On April 19, 1909, an organized mob hanged four men, among whom
180-463: A substantial portion of the 37.1% single-person households. Average household size was 2.20 persons; average family size was 2.91. The age breakdown in 2006 was 22.3% under the age of 18, 17.5% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 17.0% aged 65 or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females aged 18 or over, there were 84.5 males, while for all ages, there were 100 females for every 88.4 males. Median household income
210-515: Is a city in and the county seat of Pontotoc County , Oklahoma , United States. The population was 16,481 at the 2020 United States Census . The city was named for Ada Reed, the daughter of an early settler, and was incorporated in 1901. Ada is home to East Central University , and is the capital of the Chickasaw Nation . Ada is an Oklahoma Main Street City , an Oklahoma Certified City, and
240-498: Is a public four-year institution that has been in operation since 1909. ECU serves roughly 4,500 students is known internationally for its cartography program, as only a few such programs exist. ECU is also home to an Environmental Health Science Program, one of only 30 programs nationally accredited by the National Environmental Health Science and Protection Accreditation Council (EHAC). The majority of Ada
270-463: Is a very common crossword puzzle answer. Associated clues often include "Oklahoma city", "Oklahoma palindrome", and "Sooner State city." In 1987, journalist Robert Mayer published The Dreams of Ada exploring major flaws, irregularities, forced confessions, and possible miscarriages of justice in Ada in the convictions of Tommy Ward and Karl Fontenot for the rape and murder of Denice Haraway, who died in 1984. In 2006, John Grisham brought Ada into
300-496: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Byng, Oklahoma Byng is a town in Pontotoc County , Oklahoma , United States. The population was 1,175 at the 2010 census . The beginnings of the town of Byng were established in 1917 with the building of a post office and power plant (about five miles north of Ada ). The post office and power plant were named to honor
330-498: Is funneled through Ada. The Robert S. Kerr Environmental Research Center, a large water research lab staffed by the Environmental Protection Agency , opened in 1966. LegalShield , a multi-level marketing provider of pre-paid legal services, is headquartered in the city. Oil and natural gas remain a part of the regional economy. The largest employers in the region are: East Central University , located in Ada,
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#1732855274691360-485: Is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km ) (0.44%) is water. As of the 2020 United States Census , there were 16,481 people, 6,611 households, and 3,552 families residing in the city. As of the 2010 census , Ada's 16,810 residents consisted of 6,697 households and 3,803 families. The population density was 999.3 inhabitants per square mile (385.8/km ). The 7,862 housing units were dispersed at an average density of 475.9 per square mile (183.7/km ). Ada's 2006 racial makeup
390-510: Is serviced by BNSF and a Union Pacific shoreline. The Ada Regional Airport (FAA Identifier: ADH), owned and operated by the City of Ada, is located two miles north of downtown, and is home to two major aeronautical industries—General Aviation Modifications, Inc. and Tornado Alley Turbo. From the early 1950s well into the 1960s, the airport was served by Central Airlines . Because of its short, palindromic spelling with frequently used letters, Ada
420-508: Is within the Ada Public Schools school district. Ada Public Schools has six primary and secondary schools. Other school districts which have portions of Ada include: Byng Public Schools , Latta Public Schools , and Stonewall Public Schools . The Latta district has one comprehensive high school: Latta High School . Pontotoc Technology Center (formerly Pontotoc Area Vo-Tech) is located in Ada. Major highways are: Rail Freight
450-591: The King-Byng constitutional crisis Several Earls of Strafford , including: Edmund Henry Byng, 6th Earl of Strafford (1861–1951), president of Middlesex County Cricket Club Georgia Byng (born 1965), British author of children's books James Byng (born 1985), British actor James W. Byng , British botanist Jamie Byng (born 1969), Canongate Books publisher Thomas Byng (died 1599), English academic and lawyer Others [ edit ] The Lady Byng Memorial Trophy for sportsmanship in
480-641: The National Register of Historic Places listings in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma : Ada is located in the rolling hills of southeastern Oklahoma. Ada is 88 miles (142 km) from Oklahoma City , 122 mi (196 km) from Tulsa , and 133 mi (214 km) from Dallas, Texas . According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 15.8 square miles (40.9 km ), of which 15.7 square miles (40.7 km )
510-500: The Oklahoma Central Railway also served the town. Ada was originally a sundown town , where African Americans were not allowed to live. In the 1900s, the town was opened up to African Americans so that black witnesses could stay while testifying in district court . Ada began allowing Black people to open restaurants, barber shops, stores, and hotels by court order as to offer places where "negro witnesses might stay during
540-742: The National Hockey League Lord Byng Secondary School , Vancouver See also [ edit ] Bing (disambiguation) Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Byng . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Byng&oldid=1178101515 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Place name disambiguation pages Disambiguation pages with surname-holder lists Hidden categories: Short description
570-670: The World War I exploits of British General Julian Byng who commanded the Canadian Corps and was later Governor General of Canada . The town was not formally formed until 1922 when the remains of two other communities were merged into Byng. Tyrola, about a mile north of Byng, was almost wiped out by a flooding of the South Canadian River in 1914. New Bethel, also approximately a mile north of present-day Byng, but lying east of Tyrola, had also been formed. The school at New Bethel and
600-483: The [court] session". Unnamed individuals threatened them, writing that "unless they left the town immediately they must suffer the consequences." When the threats went unanswered, unnamed parties blew up a Black restaurant with dynamite, seriously injuring one occupant. According to the Arkansas City Daily Traveler article, published on March 30, 1904, "This action has been condemned by many citizens and
630-403: The average family size was 3.14. In the town, the population was spread out, with 29.8% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.2 males. The median income for a household in the town
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#1732855274691660-545: The mid and late 20th century, the town was a manufacturing center, producing products such as Wrangler jeans , auto parts, cement and concrete, plasticware, and other products. Since the start of the 21st century, manufacturers have made major investments in expansions and new technology. In 1975, the Chickasaw Nation opened its headquarters in Ada. Revenues for the Nation were over 12 billion dollars in 2011, most of which
690-537: The national spotlight in his nonfiction work The Innocent Man , relating a similar story in the convictions of Ron Williamson and Dennis Fritz for the murder of Debra Sue Carter. After 12 years on death row, DNA evidence proved the men's innocence and established the guilt of the prosecution's main witness. Similar problems surrounded the trials of the two men convicted for the murder of Denice Haraway. Prosecutor Bill Peterson has self-published his disagreements with Grisham's version of events. In 2018, Grisham's book
720-503: The north-northwest. As of the census of 2000, there were 1,090 people, 389 households, and 310 families residing in the town. The population density was 167.1 inhabitants per square mile (64.5/km ). There were 434 housing units at an average density of 66.5 per square mile (25.7/km ). The racial makeup of the town was 74.50% White , 2.02% African American , 16.15% Native American , 1.65% from other races , and 5.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.30% of
750-406: The population. There were 389 households, out of which 39.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.8% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.3% were non-families. 17.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and
780-401: The school at Tyrola were combined to create New Bethel Consolidated Number 3 in 1925, and the name was changed to Byng in 1929. The town incorporated in 1972. According to the United States Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 6.5 square miles (17 km ), all land. The town is on U.S. Route 377 . Ada is to the south, while the town of Konawa , as well as Lake Konawa , are to
810-464: Was $ 22,977, while median family income was $ 31,805. Males had a median income of $ 25,223 versus $ 17,688 for females. Ada's per capita income was $ 14,666. Some 14.8% of families and 21.4% of the population were below the poverty line , including 27.8% of those under 18 and 11.4% of those 65 or over. An estimated 2,000-3,000 residents speak the Chickasaw language . The economy of Ada is diversified. In
840-480: Was $ 33,229, and the median income for a family was $ 38,906. Males had a median income of $ 27,596 versus $ 19,868 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 15,028. About 11.8% of families and 15.4% of the population were below the poverty line , including 22.4% of those under age 18 and 9.4% of those age 65 or over. It is within the Byng Public Schools school district. Ada, Oklahoma Ada
870-512: Was 73.81% White , 3.54% African American , 15.10% Native American , 0.83% Asian , 0.01% Pacific Islander , 0.89% from other races , and 5.81% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 2.89% of the population. Of Ada's 6,697 households, 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.6% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.2% were non-families. The 15.8% of those 65 years or older living alone made up
900-438: Was American outlaw Deacon Jim Miller , who was set to be tried for the murder of a former U.S. marshal and member of the local freemason lodge. The town had a population of about 5,000 at the time, and 38 murders a year at the time of the lynching. The Daily Ardmoreite reported that the four lynched men were "one of the bloodiest band of murderers in the state of Oklahoma and an organization of professional assassins, that for
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