City of Chandler

Chandler is a unique blend of small-town charm and modern living. We are located along Interstate 44 and Route 66, and halfway between Oklahoma City and Tulsa. We have a mix of flat land and rolling hills.

Community Features:
Route 66 runs through the heart of Chandler and downtown. Jerry McClanahan is a noted Route 66 author, artist, and historian who owns McJerry’s art gallery in town. Chandler has 19 properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Hiland Dairy has a processing plant here, which is only one of two in the state and is the largest employer in town. The Route 66 Interpretive Center is the former National Guard Armory, which was built in 1937. Chandler is known as the Official Hometown of the Oklahoma National Guard. Chandler has the Ioway Casino.

Community Filmography:
Black Marshal: The Hunt for Dozier (2002) (feature) The Rounder Comes to Town (2010) (short) Bolo (2013) (feature) Judges Creed (2014) (feature) Code Red (2020) (short) Agnes (2021) (feature) Out of Exile (2022) (feature) The Hand (2022) (short) The Killing Ground (2023) (short) Reverence (2024) (feature) Anywhere (2024) (feature)

City Infrastructure:
Walmart, Atwoods, Dollar General, OnCue, Downtown shopping, several boutiques/department stores, several auto shops, hair and nail salons, 4 gas stations, 2 thrift stores, 2 hardware stores, 2 car washes, weekly farmer’s market.

Landmarks:
Route 66 Interpretive Center, Lincoln County Museum of Pioneer History, Lincoln County On-stage Community Theatre, Route 66 Bowl, McJerry’s Route 66 Gallery, Phillips 66 Cottage Gas Station, H & S Theatre, downtown murals, vintage Sonic Drive-In sign.

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