Ardmore, city in southern Oklahoma, seat of Carter County, near the Red River. It is an agricultural trade center and manufacturing hub; petroleum products, processed foods, motor-vehicle tires, and electronic equipment are produced in Ardmore. Cultural institutions include the Charles B. Goddard Center for the Visual and Performing Arts, Carter County Historic Museum, and the Eliza Cruce Doll Museum. Ardmore is a gateway to a large recreational area, including Lakes Murray and Texoma and the Arbuckle Mountains. The city was founded in 1887 as a railroad station and is named for Ardmore, Pennsylvania. The city was incorporated in 1898. Population 23,689 (1980); 23,079 (1990); 23,711 (2000).
