How did the city of bixby ok get its name?

Bixby, Oklahoma, was named after a prominent local figure, Mr. J. E. Bixby, who was a railroad official and played a significant role in the area's development in the early 1900s. The town was initially established as a railroad stop on the St. Louis and San Francisco Railway. As the community grew, it adopted Bixby's name, reflecting his influence and contributions to the region. The city was officially incorporated in 1924.