Erick, OK
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About Erick
- • Roger Miller, the "King of the Road" singer, was born in Erick, Oklahoma.
- • Some consider Western swing music's earliest origins to be in the local dance halls.
- • The Rock Island Railroad and Route 66 brought prosperity and recognition to this town.
- • An abandoned opera house still stands as a relic of the town's vibrant past.
- • The Dust Bowl significantly impacted Erick's agriculture and population in the 1930s.
- • Named in 1902 for Beeman Erick, a surveyor for the Choctaw, Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad.
- • With around 900 residents, it's significantly smaller than nearby Elk City.
- • At 2,218 feet above sea level, the air is noticeably drier than in eastern Oklahoma.
- • Agriculture and related businesses remain significant to the local economy.
- • A quiet, reflective atmosphere permeates Erick, evoking a sense of simpler times.
- • The Oklahoma City Thunder are the closest NBA team, winning the Western Conference in 2012.
- • Erick High School's football team has a history of strong seasons, often competing in playoffs.