The designation came from the Nadaco Native Americans, a branch of the Caddo Nation, and the "A" was added due to a clerical error.

[6] In 1871, the Wichita Agency was reestablished on the north bank of the Washita River after being destroyed in the American Civil War.

Around 5,000 people were living in "Rag Town" on the east edge of Anadarko awaiting the auction.

[6] Agriculture has been the principal driver of the local economy, since the Washita Valley has been good for crops and livestock.

[citation needed] Anadarko, the self-titled "Indian Capital of the Nation."

The city houses the National Hall of Fame for Famous American Indians.

Culturally, Anadarko is rare among Oklahoma cities as Native Americans form a near-majority.

Wichita and Apache words are sometimes employed in casual conversation as well, such as hangy, ah-ho, ebote, and bocote.

Native American motifs are commonly used for design, art, and other aspects of daily life.