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.
History
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
- ^ "Ellis County". Retrieved Dec 23, 2023.
- ^ "Day County". Retrieved Dec 23, 2023.
- ^ "LYNCHED. A Free Grass Mob Hangs Herd Law Man". Retrieved Jan 2, 2024.
Municipalities and communities of Ellis County, Oklahoma, United States | ||
|---|---|---|
| Towns |  | |
| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Ghost town | ||