Shawnee, OK
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About Shawnee
- • Brad Pitt attended Oklahoma University nearby before his acting career took off.
- • The International Finals Youth Rodeo (IFYR) was founded in Shawnee, OK.
- • Railroad expansion in the late 19th century made Shawnee a vital transportation hub.
- • Shawnee's Santa Fe Depot is rumored to be haunted by a former station master.
- • The oil boom of the early 20th century dramatically transformed Shawnee's economy.
- • Named for the Shawnee tribe, it was established in 1895 after a land run.
- • Home to over 30,000 people, it's smaller than nearby Oklahoma City.
- • It sits 1,076 feet above sea level, offering some nice prairie views.
- • Healthcare, education, and manufacturing are key economic drivers.
- • A feeling of small-town charm blends with a touch of Route 66 nostalgia.
- • The Oklahoma City Thunder are the closest NBA team, winning the Western Conference in 2012.
- • Oklahoma Baptist University Bison basketball won the NAIA national championship in 2010.