IXL, Oklahoma

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IXL (or I.X.L.) is an historical freedmen's town[1] in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma, United States. While founded perhaps as early as 1900,[1] it was only incorporated in 2001[2] and had an estimated population of 59 in 2007.[3] The 2010 census listed the population at 51.[4]

The source of IXL's unusual[5] name is disputed. A 2012 article on the town's website explained that the name derived from Indian Exchange Land, a reference to the town being on Mvskoke land.[6] Other sources claim that the letters were taken from the names of three men.[1][7] Some people think it’s an onomatopoeic boast suggesting “I excel.”[8]

This town should not be confused with Oklahoma towns in Kay County and Tillman County which also bear the "IXL" name.[1]

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
201051—
2019 (est.)50[9]−2.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d "IXL | The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture". www.okhistory.org. Retrieved 2018-12-26.
  2. ^ "Boundary Changes". Geographic Change Notes: Oklahoma. Population Division, United States Census Bureau. 2006-05-19. Archived from the original on 2006-02-06. Retrieved 2008-07-13.
  3. ^ "Table 4. Annual Estimates of the Population for Incorporated Places in Oklahoma: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2007". United States Census Bureau, Population Division. 2007-07-10. Archived from the original (CSV) on 2008-09-26. Retrieved 2008-07-13.
  4. ^ CensusViewer:IXL, Oklahoma Population
  5. ^ Parker, Quentin (2010). Welcome to Horneytown, North Carolina, Population: 15: An insider's guide to 201 of the world's weirdest and wildest places. Adams Media. pp. x. ISBN 9781440507397.
  6. ^ Wallace, William (12 March 2012). "What does "IXL" mean?". IXL. Archived from the original on 18 June 2014. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
  7. ^ Horcher, Gary (1999-09-04). "Oklahoma's Strangely Named Towns: IXL, Oklahoma". KWTV-DT. Archived from the original on December 18, 2001. Retrieved 2013-08-16.CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  8. ^ "50 Strangest Town Names in America (and Where They Came From)". Coleman Andrews, MSN News, July 14, 2020. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
  9. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  10. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Archived from the original on May 12, 2015. Retrieved June 4, 2015.


Coordinates: 35°31′21″N 96°23′18″W / 35.52250°N 96.38833°W / 35.52250; -96.38833


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