Burkburnett, TX
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About Burkburnett
- • Singer David Kersh, known for 90's country hits, was born in Burkburnett.
- • The boomtown's rapid growth spurred innovative oilfield technologies and practices.
- • Oil discovery in 1918 transformed Burkburnett from a small farming community.
- • Local legend says a fortune in gold is buried near an old stagecoach route.
- • The 'Roaring Twenties' oil boom brought rapid growth and related challenges.
- • It's named for rancher Samuel Burk Burnett, incorporated in 1919.
- • With 10,769 residents, it's smaller than its boomtown peak.
- • Sitting 1,076 feet above sea level, it offers wide Texas skies.
- • Many residents work in agriculture, energy, or support industries.
- • A quiet, community-focused town with a strong sense of local pride.
- • The Dallas Cowboys, approximately 130 miles away, won Super Bowl XXX.
- • The Old High Coyotes and Rider Raiders maintain a spirited crosstown rivalry.
- • Red river shales and sandstone are common in the area's geology.
- • The city is located near the Red River.
- • White-tailed deer are common in the surrounding area.
- • The area features a mix of prairie grasses and mesquite trees.
- • Oil was discovered near Burkburnett in 1918, leading to a boomtown.
- • U.S. Route 277 passes through Burkburnett.