Timeline of Norman, Oklahoma

The following is a of the history of the city of Norman, Oklahoma, United States.

Prior to 20th century

• 1889 – Norman Transcript newspaper begins publication.
• 1890
• Norman designated seat of newly created Cleveland County.
• High Gate College established.
• Population: 787.
• 1891
• City of Norman incorporated.
• Remains from Norman's first cemetery (public school property on the SW corner of Main Street and Berry Road) moved to the I.O.O.F. Norman Cemetery.
• 1892 – University of Oklahoma opens.
• 1893 – Griffin Memorial Hospital established.
• 1895 – Central State Hospital established.https://books.google.com/books?id=Hy_Umt3ailEC&pg=PA67
• 1899 – University's Natural History Museum established.
• 1900 – University's School of Geology founded.

20th century

• 1907 – Norman becomes part of the new U.S. state of Oklahoma.
• 1909 – Norman Depot built.
• 1913 – Oklahoma Railway Company interurban train begins operating.
• 1915 – Oklahoma State Asylum active.
• 1918 – "Fire at State Hospital."
• 1920 – Population: 5,004.
• 1922 – WNAD radio begins broadcasting.
• 1923 – University's Memorial Stadium opens.
• 1924 – McFarlin Methodist Church built.http://mcfarlinumc.org/about-us/our-story/
• 1929 – Sooner Theatre built.
• 1939 – Cleveland County Courthouse built.
• 1940 – Population: 11,429.
• 1942 – U.S. military Naval Air Technical Training Center and Naval Flight Training Center established during World War II.http://www.normantranscript.com/opinion/memories-of-naval-bases-fading-with-time/article_6a1971e8-fb9d-5018-9e07-a434c02185bc.html
• 1946 – Norman Municipal Hospital established.
• 1950 – Rancho Drive-in cinema in business.
• 1967 – Cleveland County Historical Society incorporated.
• 1970 – Population: 52,117.
• 1975 – Cleveland County Historical Society Museum established.
• 1981 – York International manufacturing plant in business.
• 1987 – Japan-based Hitachi, Ltd. manufacturing plant in business.
• 1997 – City website online (approximate date).

21st century

• 2003
• Japan-based Astellas Pharma Inc. office in business.
• Tom Cole becomes U.S. representative for Oklahoma's 4th congressional district.
• 2010 – Population: 110,925.
• 2011 – "The Man Cave" Restaurant and Bar Opens
• 2012 – "The Man Cave" Restaurant and Bar Closes
• 2016 – Lynne Miller becomes mayor.
• 2020 – Adopted new flag after flag redesign contest.
• 2023 – Gary Barksdale loses bid for School Board Office 3

See also

• Norman, Oklahoma history
• List of mayors of Norman, Oklahoma
• History of Cleveland County, Oklahoma
• List of Cleveland County, Oklahoma tornadoes
• National Register of Historic Places listings in Cleveland County, Oklahoma
• Timelines of other cities in Oklahoma: Oklahoma City, Tulsa

References

Bibliography

• John Womack. Norman: An Early History, 1820–1900 (Norman, Okla.: Privately printed, 1976).
• John Womack. Cleveland County, Oklahoma: Historical Highlights (Noble, Okla.: Privately printed, 1983).
• Bonnie Speer. Cleveland County: Pride of the Promised Land: An Illustrated History (Norman, Okla.: Traditional Publishers, 1988).

External links

• Items related to Norman, Oklahoma, various dates (via Digital Public Library of America)