Moore, OK
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About Moore
- • Country singer Toby Keith, known for "Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue," was born in Moore.
- • The "Twister" movie's research and development had significant roots in Moore, Oklahoma.
- • The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway established a station here, fostering growth.
- • Moore's Warren Theatre was one of the first to feature stadium seating and digital sound.
- • The devastating 1999 F5 tornado forever altered Moore's landscape and building codes.
- • Named after railway worker Al Moore, it was settled in 1889.
- • With over 62,000 residents, it's slightly bigger than Enid, Oklahoma.
- • At 1,207 feet, the elevation contributes to its dramatic storm-watching opportunities.
- • Many residents work in healthcare, education, or government jobs in the Oklahoma City metro.
- • There is resilient, family-oriented spirit in Moore, with a constant eye on the sky.