Broken Bow, OK
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About Broken Bow
- • Country singer, songwriter, and actor Blake Shelton was born in Ada, near Broken Bow.
- • Beavers Bend State Park's unique blend of outdoor recreation originated in this area.
- • The Kansas City Southern Railway spurred Broken Bow's growth in the early 20th century.
- • Legend says treasure from the Civil War is buried somewhere near Broken Bow Lake.
- • A devastating fire nearly destroyed the town center in its early years.
- • It was named after a Choctaw chief, and incorporated in 1911.
- • With under 4,000 residents, it is smaller than many high school graduating classes.
- • The town sits 371 feet above sea level, lower than nearby Ouachita Mountains.
- • Tourism flourishes, driven by Broken Bow Lake and Beavers Bend State Park visitors.
- • A sense of peaceful escape washes over you amidst the towering pines.
- • The Dallas Cowboys, a 3-hour drive, won 5 Super Bowls, cementing their legacy.
- • Broken Bow High School Savages compete fiercely in Oklahoma Class 3A athletics.