Ada is a city in and the county seat of Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 16,481 at the 2020 United States census. The city was named for Ada Reed, the daughter of an early settler, and was incorporated in 1901. Ada is home to East Central University, and is the capital of the Chickasaw Nation. Ada is an Oklahoma Main Street City, an Oklahoma Certified City, and a Tree City USA member.
Southwest
Ada
Pontotoc County, OK
Population
16,537
Walk Score
70 · Very Walkable
Median rent
$853
Median home value
$133,300
Founded
1891
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On the National Register
Historic districts
- Mijo Camp Industrial District · listed 1985
- Wintersmith Park Historic District · listed 2000
Notable landmarks
- Ada Public Library · listed 1989
- Bebee Field Round House · listed 1985
- East Central State Normal School · listed 1986
- Meaders, F.W., House · listed 2007
- Pontotoc County Assembly Building
- Pontotoc County Courthouse · listed 1984
- Pontotoc County Fairgrounds Stadium
- Sugg Clinic · listed 1999
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