IXL, Oklahoma
IXL (or I.X.L.) is an historical freedmen's town[1] in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma, United States.[2] While founded perhaps as early as 1900,[1] it was only incorporated in 2001[3] and had an estimated population of 59 in 2007.[4] The 2010 census listed the population at 51.[5]
The source of IXL's unusual[6] 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.[7] Other sources claim that the letters were taken from the names of three men.[1][8] Some people think it’s an onomatopoeic boast suggesting “I excel.”[9]
This town should not be confused with Oklahoma towns in Kay County and Tillman County which also bear the "IXL" name.[1]
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51 | — | |
| 2019 (est.) | 50 | [10] | −2.0% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[11] | |||
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References
- ^ a b c d "IXL | The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture". www.okhistory.org. Retrieved 2018-12-26.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: IXL, Oklahoma
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ CensusViewer:IXL, Oklahoma Population
- ^ 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.
- ^ Wallace, William (12 March 2012). "What does "IXL" mean?". IXL. Archived from the original on 18 June 2014. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
- ^ 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.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "50 Strangest Town Names in America (and Where They Came From)". Coleman Andrews, MSN News, July 14, 2020. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
- ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Archived from the original on May 12, 2015. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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