History of Edmond, Oklahoma in Timeline

Edmond, Oklahoma, located in Oklahoma County and part of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area, is the fifth-most populous city in the state. The 2020 census recorded a population of 94,428, reflecting a 16% growth since 2010. It is a principal city, highlighting its significance within Central Oklahoma.

1911: Racial Covenants in Edmond

In 1911, racial covenants began to bar property sales to individuals of races other than White people or Native Americans in every neighborhood built in Edmond.

1924: Racial Covenants in Edmond

In 1924, racial covenants barred property sales to individuals of races other than White people or Native Americans in every neighborhood built in Edmond, except the Edmond Highway Addition.

1925: New City Charter Written

In 1925, a new city charter was written for the city of Edmond, which included a requirement that all candidates for mayor or city council be freeholders, or landowners within the city.

1948: Racial Housing Covenants Unenforceable

In 1948, after the Shelley v. Kraemer decision by the United States Supreme Court, racial housing covenants in the United States became unenforceable.

1949: Racial Covenants in Edmond

In 1949, racial covenants barred property sales to individuals of races other than White people or Native Americans in every neighborhood built in Edmond.

August 20, 1986: Workplace Shooting in Edmond

On August 20, 1986, Edmond was the site of a workplace shooting at the U.S. Post Office, where 14 people were killed and six wounded by Patrick Sherrill, a postman who then committed suicide.

May 1996: Supreme Court Ruling on City Seal

In May 1996, the Supreme Court let stand a Federal Appeals Court ruling ordering the city of Edmond to remove the Christian cross from the city seal.

2000: Gower Cemetery Listed on National Register

In 2000, the Gower Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It represents the only surviving evidence of an early Black homesteading community in Edmond.

July 4, 2007: Statue Inauguration

On July 4, 2007, the city of Edmond inaugurated a bronze statue of Nannita R.H. Daisey, believed to be the first woman laying claim on Oklahoma land in the first (1889) land run.