Tuttle, Oklahoma
Encyclopedia
Tuttle is a city in Grady County
, Oklahoma
, United States
. The population was 4,294 at the 2000 census
.
Tuttle is a largely agricultural community with a focus on wheat, cotton, corn, alfalfa hay, Bermuda grass hay, and cattle. Nearby Braum's Dairy
, the largest farm in the area, is located just outside the city's limits and has a market presence spanning several states. The city serves as a minor bedroom community
of Oklahoma City
.
The town was named in 1902 after a local cattleman and rancher, J. H. (Jim) Tuttle.
, Tuttle was developed as a farming and ranching community. The town was platted in 1901 and the land was purchased Chickasaw
land from the Colbert Family. The town is named after local rancher James H. Tuttle, a Choctaw
by marriage. The right-of-way for the St. Louis and San Francisco Railway came from the tribal allotment of Frances Schrock, a Choctaw. Schrock Park is named after her.
Tuttle's post office was established in 1902, and the town was incorporated in 1906.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 29.2 square miles (75.6 km²), all of it land.
Tuttle, located in a low-lying river basin along the South Canadian River, is considered to be part of a rapidly growing area of northern McClain
and Grady
Counties known as the "Tri-City Area" with Newcastle
and Blanchard
.
of 2000, there were 4,294 people, 1,585 households, and 1,272 families residing in the city. The population density
was 147.3 people per square mile (56.9/km²). There were 1,648 housing units at an average density of 56.5 per square mile (21.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 91.34% White, 4.98% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.09% from other races
, and 3.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.21% of the population. 0% of the population is African American.
There were 1,585 households out of which 38.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.9% were married couples
living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.7% were non-families. 16.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.02.
In the city the population was spread out with 26.7% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 26.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 97.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $40,396, and the median income for a family was $48,682. Males had a median income of $35,599 versus $25,850 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $18,250. About 4.5% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.0% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over.
developer Johnny Hughes, confused that a misconfiguration issue at the webhost provider was an attempt by CentOS to "hack" the City's website. In spite of attempts by Hughes to explain the cause of the issue and repeated requests for information needed to diagnose the problem, the conversation degenerated. Taylor threatened to call the FBI, and Hughes posted the conversation to the CentOS website. The posting and its content stirred a global reaction in both Linux
circles and media outlets.
In response to the media coverage of the incident, Taylor defended his actions and pointed out that his threats of FBI action were effective. “After that, he called me Mr. Taylor,” he said, “And he got me the information I needed.” In response to the derision he had received from the Open Source community, Taylor stated that those commenting about him online were "a bunch of freaks out there that don’t have anything better to do ... [CentOS is] a free operating system that this guy gives away, which tells you how much time he’s got on his hands."
Grady County, Oklahoma
Grady County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of 2006, the population was 50,490. Its county seat is Chickasha.Grady County is part of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
, Oklahoma
Oklahoma
Oklahoma is a state located in the South Central region of the United States of America. With an estimated 3,751,351 residents as of the 2010 census and a land area of 68,667 square miles , Oklahoma is the 28th most populous and 20th-largest state...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 4,294 at the 2000 census
United States Census, 2000
The Twenty-second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13.2% over the 248,709,873 persons enumerated during the 1990 Census...
.
Tuttle is a largely agricultural community with a focus on wheat, cotton, corn, alfalfa hay, Bermuda grass hay, and cattle. Nearby Braum's Dairy
Braum's
Braum's Ice Cream and Dairy Stores is a family-owned and operated chain of fast-food restaurants and grocery stores based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with a large concentration on dairy products....
, the largest farm in the area, is located just outside the city's limits and has a market presence spanning several states. The city serves as a minor bedroom community
Commuter town
A commuter town is an urban community that is primarily residential, from which most of the workforce commutes out to earn their livelihood. Many commuter towns act as suburbs of a nearby metropolis that workers travel to daily, and many suburbs are commuter towns...
of Oklahoma City
Oklahoma city
Oklahoma City is the capital and largest city of the U.S. state of Oklahoma.Oklahoma City may also refer to:*Oklahoma City metropolitan area*Downtown Oklahoma City*Uptown Oklahoma City*Oklahoma City bombing*Oklahoma City National Memorial...
.
The town was named in 1902 after a local cattleman and rancher, J. H. (Jim) Tuttle.
History
Located east of the Chisholm TrailChisholm Trail
The Chisholm Trail was a trail used in the late 19th century to drive cattle overland from ranches in Texas to Kansas railheads. The portion of the trail marked by Jesse Chisholm went from his southern trading post near the Red River, to his northern trading post near Kansas City, Kansas...
, Tuttle was developed as a farming and ranching community. The town was platted in 1901 and the land was purchased Chickasaw
Chickasaw
The Chickasaw are Native American people originally from the region that would become the Southeastern United States...
land from the Colbert Family. The town is named after local rancher James H. Tuttle, a Choctaw
Choctaw
The Choctaw are a Native American people originally from the Southeastern United States...
by marriage. The right-of-way for the St. Louis and San Francisco Railway came from the tribal allotment of Frances Schrock, a Choctaw. Schrock Park is named after her.
Tuttle's post office was established in 1902, and the town was incorporated in 1906.
Geography
Tuttle is located at 35°17′42"N 97°47′8"W (35.294963, -97.785683).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the city has a total area of 29.2 square miles (75.6 km²), all of it land.
Tuttle, located in a low-lying river basin along the South Canadian River, is considered to be part of a rapidly growing area of northern McClain
McClain County, Oklahoma
McClain County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. The population was 27,740 at the 2000 census. Its county seat is Purcell. McClain County is part of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Statistical Area, and is in the top 3 fastest growing counties in Oklahoma with a growth rate of...
and Grady
Grady County, Oklahoma
Grady County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of 2006, the population was 50,490. Its county seat is Chickasha.Grady County is part of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
Counties known as the "Tri-City Area" with Newcastle
Newcastle, Oklahoma
Newcastle is the largest city in McClain County, Oklahoma, United States, and a part of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area. The population was 7,685 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Newcastle is located at ....
and Blanchard
Blanchard, Oklahoma
Blanchard is a city in Grady and McClain counties in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. The population was 7,670 at the 2010 census. Blanchard is part of a rapidly growing area of northern McClain and Grady Counties known as the "Tri-City Area" with Newcastle and Tuttle.-Early history:Blanchard is...
.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 4,294 people, 1,585 households, and 1,272 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 147.3 people per square mile (56.9/km²). There were 1,648 housing units at an average density of 56.5 per square mile (21.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 91.34% White, 4.98% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.09% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 3.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.21% of the population. 0% of the population is African American.
There were 1,585 households out of which 38.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.9% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.7% were non-families. 16.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.02.
In the city the population was spread out with 26.7% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 26.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 97.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $40,396, and the median income for a family was $48,682. Males had a median income of $35,599 versus $25,850 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $18,250. About 4.5% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.0% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over.
Schools
The Tuttle Public School system has four schools: Tuttle Elementary (grades K-3), Tuttle Middle School (grades 6-8), Tuttle Intermediate School (grades 4-5), and Tuttle High School (grades 9-12). Their colors are cardinal red and white, and their mascot is the Tiger.Sports & Competition
Tuttle has a long sports tradition, complete with rivalries with both Newcastle and Blanchard. The Tigers have earned many championships:- The football team has two state titles (2001 & 2005).
- The baseball team has three state titles (1988, 2006, and 2009).
- The 2005 football and 2006 baseball teams also took honors as State Academic Champions.
- The fast-pitch softball program has seven state titles (1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2001, 2007 & 2008).
- The wrestling program has seven team state titles (1990, 1996, 1997, 2002, 2003, 2009 & 2010), seven dual-state championships (1989, 1990, 1992, 1997, 1998, 2002 & 2010).
- The cheerleading team has ten state titles (1989–91, 1993–98, most recent being in 2009) and has been runner-up twice (1992 & 1999).
- The livestock judging team won the 2006 State Interscholastic Livestock Judging Contest, placed fifth at the national level, and went on to compete internationally.
- The meat evaluation & land judging teams have taken many honors at various competitions in recent years.
Controversy
In March 2006, Tuttle gained brief notoriety in some technical circles after former City Manager Jerry A. Taylor exchanged emails with CentOSCentOS
CentOS is a free operating system based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux . It exists to provide a free enterprise class computing platform and strives to maintain 100% binary compatibility with its upstream distribution...
developer Johnny Hughes, confused that a misconfiguration issue at the webhost provider was an attempt by CentOS to "hack" the City's website. In spite of attempts by Hughes to explain the cause of the issue and repeated requests for information needed to diagnose the problem, the conversation degenerated. Taylor threatened to call the FBI, and Hughes posted the conversation to the CentOS website. The posting and its content stirred a global reaction in both Linux
Linux
Linux is a Unix-like computer operating system assembled under the model of free and open source software development and distribution. The defining component of any Linux system is the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released October 5, 1991 by Linus Torvalds...
circles and media outlets.
In response to the media coverage of the incident, Taylor defended his actions and pointed out that his threats of FBI action were effective. “After that, he called me Mr. Taylor,” he said, “And he got me the information I needed.” In response to the derision he had received from the Open Source community, Taylor stated that those commenting about him online were "a bunch of freaks out there that don’t have anything better to do ... [CentOS is] a free operating system that this guy gives away, which tells you how much time he’s got on his hands."
Notable natives and residents
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- Chief Judge, United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth CircuitUnited States Court of Appeals for the Tenth CircuitThe United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit is a federal court with appellate jurisdiction over the district courts in the following districts:* District of Colorado* District of Kansas... - Jason WhiteJason White (American football)Jason White is a former American football quarterback who played for the University of Oklahoma from 1999 to 2004, during which he won the 2003 Heisman Trophy...
- former quarterback for the Oklahoma SoonersOklahoma SoonersThe University of Oklahoma features 19 varsity sports teams. Both men's and women's teams are called the Sooners, a nickname given to the early participants in the land rushes which initially opened the Oklahoma Indian Territory to non-native settlement. They participate in the NCAA's Division I-A,...
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winner