Ioland was a town in Ellis County, Oklahoma. It is near the Canadian River and borders the south-eastern portion of the county. Nothing remains there, besides the Ioland Cemetery.

Ioland, Oklahoma
Ioland is located in Oklahoma
Ioland
Ioland
Ioland is located in the United States
Ioland
Ioland
Coordinates: 35°56′38.17″N 99°31′18.42″W / 35.9439361°N 99.5217833°W / 35.9439361; -99.5217833
CountryUnited States
StateOklahoma
CountyEllis
Elevation
1,978 ft (603 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code580

History

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The town was a part of the now non-existent Day County.[1] It was the county seat for a short period of time until it was switched to Grand in November 1893.[2] The first man lynched in Oklahoma since its organization as a territory, J.L. Chandler, was a resident of Ioland. He was lynched due to allegedly poisoning the water supply.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Ellis County". Retrieved Dec 23, 2023.
  2. ^ "Day County". Retrieved Dec 23, 2023.
  3. ^ "LYNCHED. A Free Grass Mob Hangs Herd Law Man". Retrieved Jan 2, 2024.