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Goodwell, Oklahoma
Goodwell is a town in Texas County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town's population was 951. Goodwell is home to Oklahoma Panhandle State University.
In 1901, Goodwell was established as a switch along the Chicago and Rock Island Railroad. The switch was named Goodwell because a "good well" was found there. In 1903, Goodwell was established and celebrated its centennial in 2003.
In 1909, the Pan-Handle Agricultural Institute was established in Goodwell. Its name was changed to Panhandle Agricultural and Mechanical College (PAMC) in 1921, then to Oklahoma Panhandle State College of Agriculture and Applied Science in 1967, then to its current name of Oklahoma Panhandle State University in 1974.
The No Man's Land Museum was established in 1932 as a project of the science department at Panhandle Agricultural and Mechanical College. In 1933, the No Man's Land Historical Society was established and took control of the museum.
On June 24, 2012, two Union Pacific trains collided head-on and caught on fire about 1 mile (1.6 km) east of Goodwell. Three Union Pacific employees on the two trains died. One survivor of the crash escaped injury by leaping from the train when he saw a crash was imminent. The Union Pacific continues to provide rail freight service to the town.
Goodwell is located at 36°35′36″N 101°37′47″W / 36.5933°N 101.6297°W. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2), all land.
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Goodwell has a cold semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Goodwell was 112 °F (44.4 °C) on June 27, 2011, while the coldest temperature recorded was −22 °F (−30.0 °C) on January 4, 1959.
As of the 2020 census, Goodwell had a population of 951. The median age was 22.6 years. 16.9% of residents were under the age of 18 and 10.0% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 121.7 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 125.7 males age 18 and over.
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Goodwell, Oklahoma
Goodwell is a town in Texas County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town's population was 951. Goodwell is home to Oklahoma Panhandle State University.
In 1901, Goodwell was established as a switch along the Chicago and Rock Island Railroad. The switch was named Goodwell because a "good well" was found there. In 1903, Goodwell was established and celebrated its centennial in 2003.
In 1909, the Pan-Handle Agricultural Institute was established in Goodwell. Its name was changed to Panhandle Agricultural and Mechanical College (PAMC) in 1921, then to Oklahoma Panhandle State College of Agriculture and Applied Science in 1967, then to its current name of Oklahoma Panhandle State University in 1974.
The No Man's Land Museum was established in 1932 as a project of the science department at Panhandle Agricultural and Mechanical College. In 1933, the No Man's Land Historical Society was established and took control of the museum.
On June 24, 2012, two Union Pacific trains collided head-on and caught on fire about 1 mile (1.6 km) east of Goodwell. Three Union Pacific employees on the two trains died. One survivor of the crash escaped injury by leaping from the train when he saw a crash was imminent. The Union Pacific continues to provide rail freight service to the town.
Goodwell is located at 36°35′36″N 101°37′47″W / 36.5933°N 101.6297°W. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2), all land.
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Goodwell has a cold semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Goodwell was 112 °F (44.4 °C) on June 27, 2011, while the coldest temperature recorded was −22 °F (−30.0 °C) on January 4, 1959.
As of the 2020 census, Goodwell had a population of 951. The median age was 22.6 years. 16.9% of residents were under the age of 18 and 10.0% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 121.7 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 125.7 males age 18 and over.