CITY OF DEL CITY – HISTORY

Del City is a city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma and is part of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 22,128.

* Home of the Del City Eagles

The Founder of this city was George Epperly. His dream for Del City came to life in 1948. It is the proud home of two-time Olympic gold medalist wrestler John Smith. Exhibits here are the Oklahoma County and Western Museum, Del City Preservation and Historical Society, and War Memorial, these exhibits reflect a rich history and honor for the veterans and hometown soldiers who lost their lives serving the United States.