Temple was originally named Botsford when it was begun in 1901. The name was later changed to Temple after Temple Houston, a lawyer in old Greer County and Oklahoma Territory, and the son of General Sam Houston.
| Year | Businesses | Owner/Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1909 | The Temple Tribune | |
| 1909 | First State Bank | |
| 1909 | Temple Opera House | |
| 1909 | B & O Cash Store | |
| ? - 1954 | Sears | Moved to Lawton in 1954. Gave building to town. |
| ? - 1990 | Haggar Slacks | Moved into old Sears building and was there for many years until it closed in 1990. |
| ? - 1976 | The Temple Tribune | Started before statehood. |
| 1970s | The Temple Times |
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