Ryan, OK
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About Ryan
- • Country singer, Kellie Coffey, was born in Ryan, Oklahoma.
- • Ryan is home to the annual Ryan Rodeo, a longstanding community event.
- • The Rock Island Railroad's arrival established Ryan as a shipping hub.
- • A former bank in Ryan is said to have been robbed by the Dalton Gang.
- • The Great Depression severely impacted agriculture, hurting Ryan's economy.
- • Named for railroad official, Stephen Ryan, it was founded in 1892.
- • With a population of ~750, it's smaller than most Oklahoma high school graduating classes.
- • At 823 feet, the elevation is higher than most of Oklahoma's eastern plains.
- • Agriculture, particularly cattle ranching, remains important to the economy.
- • Ryan feels like a quiet place where everyone knows their neighbor's name.
- • The Oklahoma City Thunder are the closest NBA team, winning the West in 2012.
- • Ryan High School's football team has won multiple state championships.
Artists From Ryan
Chuck Norris
Floyd Tillman
Songs About Ryan
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