Tipton, OK
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About Tipton
- • Singer Leon Russell, known for "A Song for You," was born in Tipton.
- • The first annual Tipton Community Fair, a large regional event, originated here.
- • The arrival of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad spurred Tipton's growth.
- • Locals say a time capsule buried in 1920 remains unopened, its contents a mystery.
- • The Dust Bowl of the 1930s devastated Tipton's farming community.
- • It was named for a railroad official; established in 1902 and incorporated in 1907.
- • With just over 800 residents, it's smaller than many high school graduating classes.
- • At 1,109 feet, Tipton sits higher than much of Oklahoma's eastern plains.
- • Agriculture, especially cotton and wheat, remains the primary economic driver.
- • A peaceful, slow-paced feeling permeates the air, evoking a sense of nostalgia.
- • The Oklahoma City Thunder are the closest major pro team, known for their 2012 Finals run.
- • Tipton High School's football team holds multiple state championship titles.