Frederick

Tillman CountyCounty Seat

Population: 3,940
Founded: 1907
Elevation: 1,200 ft

About Frederick

County seat near the Texas border with agricultural heritage.

History

Founded in 1907 as the county seat, Frederick developed as an agricultural center near the Red River.

What Makes Frederick Special

  • Agricultural center
  • County seat
  • Red River proximity

Notable People

Charles Collins

(1904 - 1999)

Film and Broadway actor (active 1930s–50s)

Born in Frederick

Newby O. Brantly

(1905 - 1993)

Inventor & helicopter pioneer; founded Brantly Helicopter and moved development/production to Frederick

Lived and later died in Frederick

Bob Bryant

(1918 - 2000)

Professional football tackle (NFL/CFL)

Born in Frederick

Glenn Dobbs

(1920 - 2002)

College Football Hall of Famer; star QB and University of Tulsa coach

Born in Frederick

Anthony M. "Tony" Massad

(1928 - 2017)

Oklahoma state senator; longtime Frederick attorney & city council member

Practiced law and served locally in Frederick

Buddy Ryan

(1931 - 2016)

NFL head coach & famed defensive innovator (the "46 defense")

Born in Frederick

Alyce Faye Eichelberger Cleese

(Born 1944)

Psychotherapist, author, broadcaster

Born in Frederick

Places in Frederick

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Quick Facts

County

Tillman County

Population

3,940

Founded

1907

Elevation

1,200 ft

Nickname

County Seat

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