Harrah, OK
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About Harrah
- • Christian rapper, Derek Minor, who has charted multiple albums, hails from Harrah.
- • The Harrah Alumni Association, fostering community ties, originated here.
- • The Choctaw Coal and Railway put Harrah on the map in the early 1900s.
- • Rumor has it, a local ghost haunts the old Harrah schoolhouse.
- • The 1990s saw significant population growth due to Oklahoma City's expansion.
- • Named after a railroad executive, Harrah was established in 1898.
- • Harrah's population is around 6,300, reflecting small-town growth.
- • Sitting 1,079 feet above sea level, Harrah offers expansive prairie views.
- • Agriculture and related businesses remain significant employers in Harrah.
- • Being in Harrah feels like a comfortable step back into simpler times.
- • Oklahoma City Thunder's 2012 NBA Finals appearance captivated nearby Harrah.
- • Harrah High School's football team has secured multiple state championships.