Idabel, County seat in McCurtain County, Oklahoma, United States
Idabel stands between Little River and Red River, with the Ouachita Mountains rising at a distance of 144 meters above sea level.
The Arkansas and Choctaw Railway established Idabel as a station in 1902, initially naming it Purnell before changing to its current name.
The city maintains strong connections to its Native American heritage through local traditions and the influence of the Choctaw Nation.
Residents access municipal services through the city administration, which manages police, fire department, sanitation, and court operations.
On November 4, 2022, an EF4 tornado caused substantial changes to the southeast section of Idabel, reshaping parts of the urban landscape.
Location: McCurtain County
Inception: 1902
Elevation above the sea: 144 m
GPS coordinates: 33.89639,-94.82917
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:56
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