Ryan

Jefferson CountyHistoric Community

Population: 789
Founded: 1912
Elevation: 950 ft

About Ryan

Small agricultural town near the Red River.

What Makes Ryan Special

  • Red River proximity
  • Agricultural heritage

Notable People

Samuel W. Hayes

(1875 - 1941)

Oklahoma Supreme Court justice; taught school and served as city attorney in Ryan

Lived/worked in Ryan

William Portwood Erwin

(1895 - 1927)

World War I flying ace

Born in Ryan

Tillie (Taldon) Manton

(1910 - 1991)

NFL fullback (Giants/Redskins/Dodgers)

Born in Ryan

Floyd Tillman

(1914 - 2003)

Country Music Hall of Fame singer-songwriter

Born in Ryan

Wilson A. "Dutch" Shoffner

(1938 - 2014)

U.S. Army lieutenant general

Born/raised in Ryan

Chuck Norris

(Born 1940)

Actor & martial artist

Born in Ryan

Places in Ryan

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Quick Facts

County

Jefferson County

Population

789

Founded

1912

Elevation

950 ft

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