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57-458: McClure got his start in Stillwater, Oklahoma , and would hang out and play music at the notorious "Farm" with other Red Dirt artists such as Bob Childers , Tom Skinner, and Scott Evans. After forming The Great Divide with J.J. Lester, Scotte Lester, and Kelley Green in 1992 and contributing to six studio albums and one live two-part album, McClure set out to do his own thing. In 2002, while still

114-437: A bill certifying Stillwater as the land grant college site. In 1894, Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College held a dedication of its first brick building, Assembly Building, later known as Old Central. Between 1889 and statehood, Stillwater grew. By statehood in 1907, downtown Stillwater was home to more than 50 buildings including several banks, churches, grocery stores, hotels, and department stores. The first newspaper

171-786: A college degree. NOC is nationally recognized by the Aspen Institute in Washington DC as being in the top 10 percent of community colleges in the country. Cheryl Evans was named president in 2011. On April 26, 2021, the Northern Oklahoma College Board of Regents announced the selection of Clark Harris as the new President of Northern Oklahoma College and he began his tenure on July 1 of that year. Harris had previously spent more than 30 years as an educator at several universities and high schools nationwide including Kansas State University and Laramie County Community College. As

228-646: A college in the Tonkawa, Oklahoma area. Thus, the sixth Territorial Legislature passed an appropriation bill on March 1, 1901, for the establishment of the University Preparatory School at Tonkawa . The doors opened in 1902 to 217 students and 7 faculty. It was the sixth state school. From 1913 to 1915, it was known as the Oklahoma Institute of Technology . The school closed during World War I from 1917 to 1919, when Governor Robert L. Williams vetoed

285-404: A member of The Great Divide, he released Twelve Pieces , his first solo album. First there was Les Paul Clanton on bass and Rodney Pyeatt on guitar. Both went to do other projects. After recruiting Tom Skinner (bass) and Eric Hansen (drums), McClure had his band together. In 2004, The Mike McClure Band released their first album Everything Upside Down , a hard-hitting rock album. McClure often uses

342-566: A new state-of-the-art performing arts center on campus, is currently under construction. Stillwater is served by several voluntary organizations dedicated to providing entertainment and cultural experiences: the Stillwater Community Singers, the Stillwater Community Band and Stillwater Jazz. Stillwater is home to a number of annual festivals and community events held throughout the year. Residents also benefit from

399-556: A number of distinct shopping and entertainment areas. Downtown Stillwater is a business improvement district with Main Street as its primary thoroughfare. It is bounded by Duncan Street to the west, Lowry Street to the east, and 4th Avenue to the north; it gradually narrows to 15th Avenue to the south. The Strip on Washington Street features small shops, restaurants and live music. It is adjacent to Oklahoma State University where University Avenue and Washington Street intersect. A few blocks east

456-441: A way to drive NOC enrollment Harris suggested focusing on technology and promoting individual programs that would attract potential students wanting their associate degree. The Tonkawa campus, established in 1901, serves as administrative center for Northern with campuses in Tonkawa, Enid, and Stillwater. All program oversight in academic, financial, student service, personnel, development, physical plant, and information technology

513-537: Is Campus Corner on Knoblock Street that features unique shops and restaurants, including the original home to Hideaway Pizza . Oklahoma State University – Stillwater is located in Stillwater. In 2003, Northern Oklahoma College added a campus in Stillwater. Applicants who do not meet Oklahoma State University admission requirements may attend the NOC-OSU Gateway Program held on the campus. Stillwater

570-657: Is a public community college in Tonkawa, Oklahoma , with additional campuses located in Enid, Oklahoma and Stillwater, Oklahoma . Student enrollment is approximately 2,700. NOC bought the former Phillips University in Enid, Oklahoma, in 1999 and it became the NOC Enid campus. The history of Northern Oklahoma College began in 1901 when the Honorable James Wilkin realized the need for

627-509: Is eligible to serve no more than 12 years on the council. Years served do not need to be consecutive. The vice mayor is elected by the council members and acts as mayor during mayor's absence. As of July 2022 , the city council consists of Mayor Will Joyce, Vice Mayor Alane Zannotti, and councilors Amy Dzialowski, Kevin Clark and Christie Hawkins. The City of Stillwater employs approximately 500 people. The city encourages resident participation on

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684-767: Is home to the Meridian Technology Center and also the state agency that oversees career technology schools in Oklahoma, the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education . Stillwater Public Schools is the city's only public school district. There are more than 5,400 students enrolled in the district. The district includes Highland Park, Richmond, Sangre Ridge, Skyline, Westwood and Will Rogers elementary schools; Stillwater High School ; Lincoln Academy (Alternative Education); Stillwater Middle School; and Stillwater Junior High. Stillwater has been served by

741-661: Is home to the main campus of Oklahoma State University (the city's largest employer) as well as Northern Oklahoma College – Stillwater , Meridian Technology Center , and the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education . The city is also home to the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum . The north-central region of Oklahoma became part of the United States with the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. In 1832, author and traveler Washington Irving provided

798-497: Is housed in Tonkawa. Some 2,200 students attend class on campus, by ITV, via online, or at technology centers. The Tonkawa campus is the home of the Eleanor Hays Art Gallery, which hosts exhibits by Oklahoma artists throughout the academic year, located in the lobby of the 500-seat Kinzer Performing Arts Center, dedicated in 2006. It is also home to radio station KAYE-FM , the A. D. Buck Museum of Science and History , and

855-675: Is land and 0.5 square mile (1.2 km ) (1.62%) is water. Stillwater has a humid subtropical climate , and is located in the area popularly known as " Tornado Alley ". During peak storm season in the spring, tornado watches and warnings are frequent, with sirens sounding to warn townsfolk to hurry to shelters when necessary. Summers are sunny, hot, and humid, with the temperature reaching or exceeding 100 (38 °C) ten times annually on average. Winters are generally sunny, mild, and dry, with an average January high temperature of 49.8 °F (9.9 °C) and an average annual snowfall of 7.5 inches (19.1 cm). The highest recorded temperature

912-626: Is located in districts 33 and 34 of the Oklahoma State House of Representatives and is represented by Republican John Talley in the 33rd district and Democrat Trish Ranson in the 34th district; as of July 2022 In the Oklahoma State Senate , Stillwater is in the 21st district and is represented by Republican Tom Dugger. In the United States House of Representatives , Stillwater is represented by Republican Frank Lucas , of

969-444: Is the tenth-largest city in the U.S. state of Oklahoma , and the seat of Payne County . It is located in north-central Oklahoma at the intersection of U.S. Route 177 and State Highway 51 . As of the 2020 census, the city population was 48,394. The Stillwater Micropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 78,399 according to the 2012 census estimate. Stillwater was part of the first Oklahoma Land Run held on April 22, 1889, when

1026-476: The North Oklahoma Botanical Garden and Arboretum . In 2021 Northern Oklahoma College partnered with Pickens Museum partnered to display works of art at NOC's Tonkawa campus including a 20 foot by 60 foot mural by Osage Artist Yatika Starr Fields . Pickens Museum has displayed exhibitions on the Tonkawa campus by Donald De Lue, Robert Hardee, C. J. Wells, and Malvina Hoffman. The Enid campus

1083-468: The Unassigned Lands were opened for settlement and became the core of the new Oklahoma Territory. The city charter was adopted on August 24, 1889, and operates under a council-manager government system. Stillwater has a diverse economy with a foundation in aerospace , agribusiness , biotechnology , optoelectronics , printing and publishing , and software and standard manufacturing. Stillwater

1140-525: The 1979 NJCAA Women's Basketball Championship , 74-52 against Tyler Junior College. The professional wrestler "The Big Show" played basketball for the Mavericks in 1990-1991 before transferring to Wichita State. NBA player John Starks played basketball for the Mavericks during one semester in the 1980s. Pitcher Clint Straka was drafted into the Seattle Mariners in 2006. After NOC, he played baseball for

1197-572: The CareerTech headquarters are now. This vast operation tided the city through the war and served as a base for a healthy economy in the postwar period. In 1952, the Industrial Foundation was established and its trustees worked to bring new industry to town: Moore Plant in 1966, Swan Hose in 1968, Mercury Marine in 1973, National Standard plant in 1988, World Color Press in 1974 and Armstrong World Industries , Inc. in 1988. The census of 2000,

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1254-614: The Hatch" in October 2011. In 2014, McClure produced and recorded The Chris Brazeal Band , releasing their 3rd album "A Heart Like Yours" in September 2014. He appears on their cover of Hal Ketchum's "Small Town Saturday Night" On February 27, 2022 he was inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame. "I'd Rather Have Nothing", written by McClure and originally recorded by The Great Divide

1311-729: The Library Annex. It is a federal depository library . Stillwater is known as the home of red dirt music , a mixture of folk, country, blues and rock. Notable red dirt artists from Stillwater include Cross Canadian Ragweed , Jason Boland and the Stragglers, the Red Dirt Rangers, The Great Divide , No Justice , Jenny Labow, the Jason Savory Band, and the father of red dirt music, Bob Childers . Garth Brooks , Other Lives , and The All-American Rejects launched their careers playing

1368-569: The North Central Association of Colleges and Universities was in 1948. With the passage of the Higher Education Code in 1965, the institution received its present name, Northern Oklahoma College, and the three-person Board of Regents was expanded to five members. Edwin E. Vineyard became the tenth president; he served for twenty-five years and retired as the college's president holding the longest tenure. During his administration

1425-535: The OSU campus. The Stillwater Arts Festival is now in its third decade. The festival is a two-day, juried art show held in April that features live entertainment, artist demonstrations, and children's activities. The Oklahoma Special Olympics’ Annual Summer Games take place every May. It is the largest amateur sporting event in Oklahoma and the largest Special Olympics event in the United States. Since 2011, Stillwater has hosted

1482-468: The Stillwater Public Library since 1922. In 1990, Stillwater voters passed a $ 4.98 million bond issue for the construction of a new public library at 1107 S. Duck. The Stillwater Public Library provides a core collections of more than 100,000 volumes and includes books, audio books, music CDs, DVDs, videos magazines and newspapers as well as technological services. The library is active in

1539-673: The Tumbleweed Calf Fry, the Stillwater Home Builders Association's Home and Garden Show, the Remember the 10 Run, and the OSU Jazz Festival. Since 2012, Stillwater has hosted the annual Land Run 100, a 100-mile (161 km) bicycling endurance race around north-central Oklahoma. The annual Red Dirt Film Festival is held every March. The independent film festival features screenings, panels, and workshops on

1596-670: The University of Central Oklahoma, where he was named to the Third Team 2008 National Collegiate Baseball Writers' Association Division II All-American Team. The Donald R. Hays Basketball Scholarship is awarded to the member of the men’s varsity basketball team with the highest grade point average. The Enid Jets were established in 2001, and have had 18 championships, 21 NJCAA All-Americans, and 58 Academic All-Americans. The Jets have men's basketball, women's basketball, baseball, softball and cheerleading teams. The NOC Enid Jets baseball team won

1653-629: The annual Bob Childers' Gypsy Cafe, a red dirt music festival. Benefits from the event go to the Red Dirt Relief Fund which supports Oklahoma musicians in crisis. In the summer, there is the Krazy Daze Shopping Extravaganza and the Payne County Fair. On Independence Day, Stillwater hosts the annual Boomer Blast, a fireworks show at Boomer Lake Park. Northern Oklahoma College Northern Oklahoma College ( NOC )

1710-415: The appropriation bill for the biennium. It reopened September 2, 1919, after Gov. James B. A. Robertson signed an appropriation bill for its reestablishment. College-level courses were added in 1921, the college was named Northern Oklahoma Junior College in 1941, and the high school curriculum was phased out by 1951. The school was renamed Northern Oklahoma College in 1965. During the first two decades,

1767-525: The boards and committees, and applications are accepted year around. Commissions and authorities oversee city policies and services. Stillwater's 2009 crime rate for serious crimes (UCR Part 1) was 3,657 per 100,000 residents compared to the 2009 national crime rate of 3,466 per crimes per 100,000 residents (FBI 2009 Crime in the United States). In 2009, Stillwater reported: 22 rapes, 15 robberies, 519 assaults, 308 burglaries, and 1,185 larcenies. Stillwater

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1824-462: The campus underwent an expansive building program. Joe M. Kinzer became president in 1990 upon the retirement of Vineyard. New campuses have opened in Enid (1999) and Stillwater (2003), further expanding the programs and enrollment of Northern. Northern is a leader among Oklahoma colleges in technological advances in developing multiple on-line and interactive television courses that serve students in rural and remote areas who could not otherwise attain

1881-669: The career of Garth Brooks after he was discovered there by Dallas entertainment attorney, Rod Phelps. Stillwater hosts several performing arts series, including performances at the City of Stillwater Community Center, the Town and Gown Community Theater. OSU's Allied Arts holds performances in the Seretean Center and the Jerry L. Davis Studio Theatre on the OSU-Stillwater campus. The McKnight Center,

1938-600: The city was $ 25,432, and the median income for a family was $ 41,938. Males had a median income of $ 31,623 versus $ 22,312 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 15,789. About 12.6% of families and 27.3% of the population were below the poverty line , including 18.2% of those under age 18 and 8.9% of those age 65 or over. Stillwater is home to a diverse mix of business and industry, from manufacturing to advanced technology. Among its export industries are printing and publishing, floor covering, wire products, software, food and kindred products, and research. Stillwater has

1995-561: The community, holding events and programs, including free computer classes, children's storytimes, and scholarly databases with information on a variety of topics. The Edmon Low Library at Oklahoma State University houses approximately 3 million volumes, 190,000 government documents, 70,000 electronic and print serials. Stillwater campus branch libraries include the Architecture Library, Curriculum Materials Library, Veterinary Medicine Library, Electronic Publishing Center and

2052-518: The creek itself was tranquil, the next few years saw turmoil as pioneers sought free, fertile land and soldiers held them off while complicated legal issues and land titles with Creek and Seminole tribes were hashed out. On April 22, 1889, the cannons fired signaling the first Land Run that opened up the Unassigned Lands of the Oklahoma Territory , which included Stillwater. By the end of

2109-402: The day, 240 acres (0.97 km ) had been claimed and designated as Stillwater Township and a tent city with a population numbering 300 had sprung up on the prairie. The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture simply says that the name officially became Stillwater only when the post office opened on May 28, 1889. On Christmas Eve, 1890, the legislature of Oklahoma Territory passed

2166-473: The first recorded description of the area around Stillwater in his book A Tour on the Prairies . He wrote of "a glorious prairie spreading out beneath the golden beams of an autumnal sun. The deep and frequent traces of buffalo, showed it to be a one of their favorite grazing grounds." According to one legend, local Native American tribes— Ponca , Kiowa , Osage , Pawnee —called the creek "Still Water" because

2223-522: The following economic clusters: aerospace , agribusiness , biotechnology , optoelectronics , printing and publishing , software and standard manufacturing. Oklahoma State University plays a significant part of Stillwater's overall economy with more than 20,000 students, 5,500 personnel and a focus on research and technology. According to the Chamber of Commerce webpage, "Existing Industries", top employers in Stillwater are as follows: Stillwater has

2280-516: The local bars like Willie's Saloon, Tumbleweed Dance Hall, and Eskimo Joe's . Eskimo Joe's collectable T-shirts have been spotted all around the globe. Tumbleweed Dance Hall, home of the world-famous annual Calf Fry, was nominated for “Dancehall of the Year” award by the Academy of Country Music. Located on The Strip on Washington Street, Willie's Saloon is a Stillwater landmark. It is known for launching

2337-572: The many events and activities hosted by Oklahoma State University. Since 1920, Oklahoma State University has welcomed alumni to “America’s Greatest Homecoming Celebration." Each year, more than 70,000 alumni and friends return to campus for "Walkaround" and the Homecoming Parade. Spring kicks off with the Stillwater Public Education Foundation's A Taste of Stillwater , a fundraiser held every March. Other events include

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2394-534: The month in the Council Room at the Stillwater Municipal Building, 723 S. Lewis. Stillwater does not have city council districts; instead, it has general elections every year. The mayor and councilors are elected to three-year or four-year terms with at least one of the five seats up for election in April every year. Any person elected to the office of mayor or council member after January 1, 2017,

2451-495: The more popular degrees offered are Nursing, Business Administration, Education, Social Science, and Pre-Medicine. The College also has numerous cooperative degree programs in medical and electronic areas with Autry Technology Center the local career technology center. Northern Oklahoma College brings a complete college experience to Enid with varsity athletics, dorms, cultural events and more. The Enid campus continues to expand its faculty, curriculum, and clubs and activities to meet

2508-679: The needs of people in northwest Oklahoma. The Stillwater campus, established in 2003, serves multiple missions to area students. Primarily a Gateway Program, the Stillwater campus serves students who would otherwise not be admitted to Oklahoma State University. The campus, however, also admits students seeking general education courses that transfer to other comprehensive colleges and universities. Northern Stillwater admits approximately 300 new Students each fall and spring semester, serving some 1,700 students. The Tonkawa campus has men's and women's basketball, men's and women's soccer, baseball, softball and cheerleading teams. Northern Oklahoma College won

2565-549: The permanent producer for Cross Canadian Ragweed . Usually contributing also as a songwriter, he has produced five of their seven studio albums, jokingly earning him the title of "prodouchebag." McClure has also produced albums by other artists around the scene such as Stoney LaRue , Jason Boland & the Stragglers , Scott Copeland , Johnny Cooper, Whiskey Myers , and the Turnpike Troubadours . In 2011 McClure Produced and Recorded with The Damn Quails , releasing "Down

2622-428: The population was 39,065; however, the population was adjusted to 46,156 in 2009. The City of Stillwater operates under a council-manager government system, in which an elected city council is responsible for making policy, passing ordinances and approving the city's budget. The council appoints a city manager who implements the policies adopted by the council. The city council meets the first and third Monday of

2679-424: The population. As of the census of 2000, there were 15,604 households, out of which 20.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.1% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 53.1% were non-families. 34.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

2736-535: The quote that his new band is "twice as loud, and half as popular." Since the first album, the band has put out seven more albums, including the 2004 collaboration with the Burtschi Brothers of Norman, Oklahoma . After the death of Tom Skinner in July 2015 and the departure of Hansen, the band took on its current look. As a songwriter and producer, McClure has collaborated with many other Red Dirt artists. He has become

2793-484: The school served primarily as a "feeder" institution for the University of Oklahoma and paralleled the university curriculum of music, foreign languages, business, literature, and military science. In addition, the school served as a cultural center for the performing arts, a distinction that continues today with the 2006 dedication of the Kinzer Performing Arts Center. The school's first accreditation by

2850-531: The third district in Oklahoma. In the U.S. Senate , Stillwater is represented by Republicans James Lankford and Markwayne Mullin . Stillwater is located 60 miles (97 km) north-northeast of downtown Oklahoma City and 63 miles (101 km) directly west of downtown Tulsa by road. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 28.3 square miles (73.3 km ), of which 27.9 square miles (72.1 km )

2907-414: The war, town leaders' aim was to convert Oklahoma A&M into a war training center. They succeeded in creating 12 training units that involved bringing nearly 40,000 service men and women to Stillwater. The WAVES (Women's Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service) was the largest with 10,000 participants. Quonset huts were dotted across town and barracks occupied the site where Stillwater Medical Center and

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2964-468: The water was always still. A second legend states that cattlemen driving herds from Texas to railways back east always found water "still there". A third legend holds that David L. Payne walked up to Stillwater Creek and said, "This town should be named Still Water ". Members of the board thought he was crazy, but the name stuck. Stillwater Creek received its official name in 1884 when William L. Couch established his " boomer colony " on its banks. While

3021-581: Was 115 °F (46.1 °C) on August 11, 1936, and the lowest recorded temperature was −21 °F (−29.4 °C) on February 10, 2011. As of the census of 2010, there were 45,688 people, 17,941 households, and 7,920 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,547 inhabitants per square mile (597/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 79.50% White , 4.71% African American , 3.93% Native American , 5.56% Asian , 0.06% Pacific Islander , 1.19% from other races , and 5.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.26% of

3078-409: Was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.81. In the city, the population was spread out, with 15.2% under the age of 18, 38.2% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 13.6% from 45 to 64, and 8.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 24 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.4 males. The median income for a household in

3135-492: Was established in 1999 in conjunction with the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE) and the City of Enid. The facility had been the home of Phillips University , which had gone bankrupt in 1998. The Phillips University campus was founded in 1906. Since its purchase by NOC in 1999, this campus has grown in offering multiple two-year liberal arts degree programs to some 1,200 students each semester. Among

3192-502: Was recorded by Garth Brooks for his 2005 Limited Series Box Set on the album The Lost Sessions . It has sold over 2 million copies. "Fighting For", written by McClure and Cody Canada reached number 39 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. It was recorded by Cross Canadian Ragweed for their album Garage . McClure has been working with Joe Hardy since "Foam". Stillwater, Oklahoma Stillwater

3249-529: Was the Stillwater Gazette; telephone and gas service arrived in 1899; and the Eastern Oklahoma Railroad arrived in 1900. Around this time, direct descendants of Johann Sebastian Bach began to reside in Stillwater, through his eldest son Wilhelm Friedemann Bach and his illegitimate grandchild. The population in 1917 was 3,000 and by World War II it had grown to more than 10,000. During

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