Bennington, OK
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About Bennington
- • Singer-songwriter Hoyt Axton, known for "Joy to the World," was born here.
- • The town is the birthplace of 'Bennington Pride', a small but spirited annual celebration.
- • The St. Louis–San Francisco Railway established it as a key shipping point.
- • Local legend speaks of a hidden cave system beneath the town, never fully explored.
- • The Dust Bowl era significantly impacted Bennington's agricultural economy.
- • Named in 1889 for a railroad official's son, it incorporated in 1902.
- • With around 300 residents, it's smaller than many Oklahoma high school graduating classes.
- • At 673 feet, the elevation is slightly higher than the surrounding plains.
- • Agriculture, particularly cattle ranching, remains a primary occupation for residents.
- • Bennington exudes a peaceful, small-town charm, like stepping back in time.
- • The Oklahoma City Thunder, a short drive away, won the Western Conference in 2012.
- • Bennington High School's football team had an undefeated season in 1988.