IXL (or I.X.L.) is an historical

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, United States. It is located on

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, about 9 miles northwest of the county seat of

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Okemah Lake Okemah Lake is a reservoir in Okemah, Oklahoma. The lake is located to the north of the town, east of IXL. Recreation The lake is a popular fishing, boating and camping location. There are a number of boat ramps, a public park and an RV camps ...

is to its east. While founded perhaps as early as 1900, it was only incorporated in 2001 and had an estimated population of 59 in 2007. The population was still 59 at the time of the 2020 census. The source of IXL's unusual name is disputed. A 2012 article on the town's website explained that the name derived from ''Indian Exchange Land'', a reference to the town being on

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boast suggesting "I excel." This town should not be confused with Oklahoma towns in

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and

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which also bears the "IXL" name.

Demographics

As of 2024, the population for IXL was 59. 56.67% of residents were Black or African American, 20% were two or more races, 16.67% were Native American, and 6.67% of residents were white.

References

Towns in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma Muscogee (Creek) Nation Populated places in Oklahoma established by African Americans {{Oklahoma-geo-stub