Manitou, OK
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About Manitou
- • Country singer Hoyt Axton, writer of "Joy to the World," was born in Manitou.
- • Manitou is not credited with an invention, but is home to many talented artists.
- • The Rock Island Railroad's arrival established Manitou as a shipping point.
- • Some believe a treasure is buried near Manitou, hidden by outlaws long ago.
- • The Dust Bowl devastated Manitou's agriculture, impacting its prosperity.
- • Named in 1902 for a local spirit, Manitou means "Great Spirit" or "God".
- • With just over 100 residents, Manitou is smaller than many high school graduating classes.
- • The town sits at 1,194 feet, offering slightly cooler summers than lower areas.
- • Agriculture, particularly wheat and cotton farming, remains vital to Manitou's economy.
- • Manitou exudes a peaceful, small-town charm that evokes nostalgia.
- • The Oklahoma City Thunder, a 2.5 hour drive, won the Western Conference in 2012.
- • Nearby, the Lawton High Wolverines have secured multiple state football championships.