Eufaula, OK
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About Eufaula
- • Musician Brad Carson, former U.S. Representative, was born in Eufaula.
- • Eufaula is considered the "Home of the Green Corn Festival" in Oklahoma.
- • Construction of the Eufaula Dam and Lake in the 1960s boosted tourism.
- • Rumors persist of a hidden underwater town beneath Lake Eufaula's depths.
- • The Great Depression severely impacted Eufaula's cotton-based economy.
- • Named after the Eufaula tribe, it was established in 1872.
- • With roughly 2,700 residents, it's smaller than when the lake was built.
- • At 604 feet, the elevation provides beautiful lake views.
- • Tourism and recreation drive the economy, given Lake Eufaula's popularity.
- • Being there feels like a peaceful escape into nature and simple living.
- • The Oklahoma City Thunder are the nearest NBA team, winning the Western Conference in 2012.
- • Eufaula High School's Ironheads have a proud history in Oklahoma football.