Ada, OK
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About Ada
- • Blake Shelton, country music superstar and TV personality, was born in Ada.
- • East Central University, now a four-year institution, was founded in Ada.
- • The arrival of the railroad in the late 19th century fueled Ada's initial growth.
- • Ada once had a thriving opera house, attracting performers from across the nation.
- • A devastating fire in 1909 destroyed much of Ada's downtown area.
- • It was named for Ada Reed, daughter of a postal official, and incorporated in 1901.
- • With over 16,000 residents, its population is similar to a small college town.
- • Its elevation of 1,073 feet offers slightly higher ground than surrounding areas.
- • Government jobs and services provide employment for many Ada residents.
- • Ada feels like a close-knit community with a strong sense of Southern hospitality.