Soper, OK
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About Soper
- • Blues guitarist Lowell Fulson, known for "Reconsider Baby," was born near Soper.
- • Though unverified, some believe a unique style of Native American beadwork originated here.
- • The St. Louis-San Francisco Railway established Soper, making it a shipping hub.
- • A local legend says a buried treasure is hidden near the old schoolhouse.
- • The Great Depression severely impacted Soper's cotton-based economy.
- • It was named for postmaster B.F. Soper in 1902.
- • With about 200 residents, it is smaller than many high school graduating classes.
- • Its 600 feet elevation gives it gentle, rolling hills.
- • Agriculture, particularly cattle ranching and hay production, dominates the economy.
- • It feels like stepping back in time, offering a peaceful, small-town escape.
- • The Dallas Cowboys, about 150 miles away, are the closest NFL team.
- • Southeastern Oklahoma State University's Savage Storm football team represents the region.