Eldorado, OK
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About Eldorado
- • Singer-songwriter Hoyt Axton, known for "Joy to the World," was born in Eldorado.
- • The town is not credited with any major inventions or cultural movements.
- • The arrival of the railroad in 1902 spurred Eldorado's initial growth and development.
- • Eldorado once boasted a surprisingly robust opera house in its early years.
- • The Dust Bowl of the 1930s severely impacted Eldorado's agricultural economy.
- • Named in 1902 for the mythical city of gold, Eldorado was incorporated in 1904.
- • With around 400 residents, it's smaller than many high school graduating classes.
- • At 1,378 feet, Eldorado offers slightly thinner air than Oklahoma City.
- • Agriculture, particularly cotton and wheat farming, remains a key industry.
- • Life feels peaceful and small-town; a quiet respite from the bustling city.
- • The Oklahoma City Thunder are the closest NBA team, winning their first playoff series in 2010.
- • Nearby Altus High School boasts a storied football program with multiple state championships.