Ardmore, OK
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About Ardmore
- • Country music star Kellie Coffey hails from Ardmore, Oklahoma.
- • Ardmore is considered the birthplace of the fried onion burger.
- • The Santa Fe Railway's arrival established Ardmore as a key trade hub.
- • An F4 tornado destroyed much of downtown Ardmore in April 1995.
- • A devastating fire in 1915 led to the city's rebuilding with brick.
- • Named after a Pennsylvania railroad stop, Ardmore was founded in 1887.
- • With 25,000 residents, it's a significant Oklahoma town.
- • At 833 feet, the air feels fresh and clean.
- • Manufacturing and healthcare are key sectors in Ardmore.
- • Visiting Ardmore feels like stepping back into a simpler time.
- • The Oklahoma City Thunder are the closest NBA team to Ardmore.
- • Ardmore High School has won multiple state football championships.