The Oklahoma region became part of the United States with the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. Before the American Civil War, the U.S. government began relocating the Five Civilized Tribes—the five Native American tribes that t… See more

As of 2010, the city has a total area of 189.42 sq mi (490.6 km ), of which 178.77 sq mi (463.0 km ) is land and 10.65 sq mi (27.6 km ) is water.
The center of this large incorporated area is 20 mi (30 k… See more

Norman has a wide variety of neighborhoods. Downtown Norman is an area of approximately 2 sq mi (5 km ) bounded by University Blvd., Symmes St., Porter Ave., and Daws St.; primary streets include Mai… See more