Kingston, OK
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About Kingston
- • Country singer Mel McDaniel, known for "Baby's Got Her Blue Jeans On," was born in Kingston.
- • While not invented here, Kingston is near the annual Madill Sandbass Festival, a regional tradition.
- • Railroad construction along the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway spurred Kingston's establishment.
- • Local lore says a buried treasure exists near Kingston, fueling ongoing searches.
- • Lake Texoma's creation in the 1940s dramatically reshaped Kingston's landscape and economy.
- • Named after Jeff King, a railroad official, Kingston was founded in 1887.
- • Home to around 1,600 people, Kingston is smaller than its neighbor, Madill.
- • Kingston sits at 741 feet above sea level, offering beautiful Oklahoma views.
- • Agriculture and tourism related to Lake Texoma drive Kingston's economy.
- • Kingston exudes a peaceful, small-town charm with friendly faces and a relaxed pace.
- • The Oklahoma City Thunder, roughly 100 miles north, won the Western Conference in 2012.
- • Kingston High School's football team has a proud tradition of success in Class A.