Miami, Oklahoma
Miami is a city of 12,926 people in Ottawa County, Oklahoma, founded in 1891.
Why visit Miami
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 13 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Coleman Theater, Coleman Theatre and George L. Coleman Sr. House.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 24°F.
Weather in Miami
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Miami
Miami is a city in and the county seat of Ottawa County, Oklahoma, United States, founded in 1891. Lead and zinc mining were established by 1918, causing the area's economy to boom.
From the Wikipedia article Miami, Oklahoma (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks7
Coleman Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Theater and former movie theater in Miami, Oklahoma, United States
103 North Main Street
George L. Coleman Sr. House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
House in Miami, Oklahoma
John Patrick McNaughton Barn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Historic barn near Miami, Oklahoma, United States
Miami Marathon Oil Company Service Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Filling station in Miami, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes13
El Tenampa Mexican Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.2 mi
2400 North Main Street, Miami
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 0.4 mi
1315 North Main, Miami
Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-24:00
The Frozen Elephant
Fast food · Juice · 1.2 mi
327 South Main Street, Miami
Mo-Su 06:00-21:00
1 more on the map.
History
The city was founded in an unusual way, compared to other towns established in Indian Territory. Per the Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture, "... it was settled in a business-like way by men of vision who looked into the future and saw possibilities. It didn't just grow. It was carefully planned."
W. C. Lykins petitioned the U.S. Congress to pass legislation on March 3, 1891, to establish the town. He met with Thomas F. Richardville, chief of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, who agreed to meet in turn with the U.S. Indian Commission and the Ottawa Tribe. That meeting resulted in Congress authorizing the secretary of the United States Department of the Interior to approve the townsite purchase from the Ottawa. Lykins, Richardville, and Manford Pooler, chief of the Ottawa, are identified in historical accounts as "fathers of Miami". Lykins' company, the Miami Town Company, bought 588 acres (238 ha) of land from the Ottawa for $10 an acre. On June 25–26, 1891 they held an auction of lots. In 1895, Miami incorporated and had more than 800 residents.
The discovery of rich deposits of lead and zinc under Quapaw land a few miles north caused Miami to boom. In 1907, at the time of statehood, its population was 1,893. As mining increased and more mills were built, the population more than tripled to 6,802 by 1920.
From the History section of Miami, Oklahoma on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Miami
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
2015 East Steve Owens Boulevard, Miami
Churches and places of worship30
All Saints Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 0.8 mi
225 B Street Northwest, Miami
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.0 mi
2121 North Elm Street
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries21
Healthcare2
Map of Miami
88 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 24°F | 1.7 in | 2.3 in |
| Feb | 52°F | 29°F | 2.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Mar | 62°F | 37°F | 3.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Apr | 71°F | 46°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 78°F | 55°F | 7.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 66°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 70°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 68°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 59°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 71°F | 47°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 60°F | 37°F | 3.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 50°F | 28°F | 2.4 in | 2.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Miami Hcn (1 mi away), rain and snow from Columbus Hcn, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Ottawa County has had 28 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-04-30: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Tornado)
- 2021-02-24: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-17: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-04-05: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-07-12: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Miami Municipal Airport (MIO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Commerce 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Quapaw 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Fairland 10 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Wyandotte 10 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- Baxter Springs 12 mi northeast, about 19 min by car
- Welch 12 mi west, about 20 min by car
- Bella Vista 44 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Centerton 49 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Bentonville 51 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Siloam Springs 52 mi south, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Downtown, Miami, OK street, TheWhitePelican, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Coleman Theater in Miami, Oklahoma, ExqBoredinNac, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Miami Marathon Oil Company service station, AbeEzekowitz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Coleman Theater in Miami, OK, TheWhitePelican, CC BY-SA 3.0
- John Patrick McNaughton Barn, AbeEzekowitz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- George L. Coleman Sr. House, AbeEzekowitz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dobson Memorial Center Complex, Jordan Boyd, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS067-E-99068 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS067-E-99067 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-299096 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-299095 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- American Airlines A319-132, N837AW, MSN 2595 (05 2005), as AA 2073 Los Angeles (LAX) - Washington (IAD), Flight time 4 16 (24485161891), Charles from Port Chester, New York, CC BY 2.0
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