Achille, OK

About Achille

• • Singer and songwriter Hoyt Axton, known for "Joy to the World," was born in Achille.
• • A unique style of Choctaw beadwork, influenced by local flora, originated here.
• • The St. Louis-San Francisco Railway in 1887 established Achille, connecting it to markets.
• • Local legend says a buried cache of Confederate gold remains hidden near town.
• • The Red River flood of 1957 devastated Achille, requiring significant rebuilding.
• • Named in 1887 for a railroad official, Achille was a Choctaw Nation trading post.
• • With roughly 500 residents, the population is smaller than many Oklahoma high schools.
• • Sitting at 738 feet, the elevation offers views of the surrounding Texoma countryside.
• • Agriculture, primarily cattle ranching and hay production, forms the base of Achille's economy.
• • Achille feels like stepping back in time, offering quiet simplicity and neighborly warmth.
• • The Dallas Cowboys, located 90 miles away, have won 5 Super Bowl championships.
• • Achille High School's baseball team won the state championship in 2001.

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