Madill, OK
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About Madill
- • Country singer Mel McDaniel, known for "Baby's Got Her Blue Jeans On," was born in Madill.
- • Madill is home to the annual National Sand Bass Festival, celebrating fishing and community.
- • The town's location along the railroad spurred its early growth as a shipping hub.
- • Local legend speaks of a hidden treasure buried somewhere near Madill during the Civil War.
- • The construction of Lake Texoma in the 1940s significantly impacted Madill's economy.
- • It was named for railroad official George A. Madill and incorporated in 1901.
- • With around 4,000 residents, it's smaller than when it was a railroad hub.
- • Sitting at 755 feet, the elevation is typical for southern Oklahoma prairie land.
- • Agriculture and tourism related to Lake Texoma are key industries in Madill.
- • Madill offers a slow-paced, friendly atmosphere, reminding one of simpler times.
- • The Oklahoma City Thunder, about 100 miles north, won their first Western Conference title in 2012.
- • Madill High School's football team has a strong tradition, with multiple state playoff appearances.