Elk City, OK
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About Elk City
- • Brad Henry, former Oklahoma Governor, was born in Elk City.
- • The National Route 66 Museum Complex is a cultural gem founded in Elk City.
- • The construction of the Choctaw, Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad put Elk City on the map.
- • Elk City was temporarily renamed 'Busby' in 1908 after a dispute over land ownership.
- • The Dust Bowl greatly impacted Elk City, devastating farms in the 1930s.
- • Named for the Elk Creek, it was established in 1901 and incorporated in 1902.
- • With around 13,000 people, it's larger than many western Oklahoma towns.
- • Sitting at 2,001 feet, the air feels crisp and clean.
- • Oil and gas remain significant industries in Elk City.
- • The vibe is friendly, small-town, and rooted in the land.
- • Oklahoma City Thunder basketball is the closest major pro sports action.
- • Elk City's high school football team has a strong tradition.