Burneyville, OK
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About Burneyville
- • Country singer Mel McDaniel, known for "Baby's Got Her Blue Jeans On," was born in Burneyville.
- • While not invented, the Burneyville community is known for its strong traditional quilting heritage.
- • Its location near the Texas border and agricultural trade routes established its early importance.
- • Local legend speaks of a buried treasure hidden near the old stagecoach stop.
- • The Red River floods periodically impacted Burneyville's development and agriculture.
- • It's named after early settler James Burney, established around 1880.
- • With around 60 residents, the population is less than many high school graduating classes.
- • Its elevation is 771 feet, offering slightly higher ground than the surrounding plains.
- • Agriculture, particularly cattle ranching and farming, remains a core part of the local economy.
- • Being there feels like stepping back in time, a peaceful escape from modern life.
- • The Dallas Cowboys, located ~100 miles away, won Super Bowl XXX in 1996.
- • Burneyville High School's basketball team had a notable run in the regional playoffs during the 1970s.