Beaver, OK

About Beaver

• • Dennis Franchione, former college football coach, was born in Beaver, Oklahoma.
• • Some claim the 'Beaver Slide' playground equipment originated from ideas in Beaver.
• • The railroad's arrival made Beaver a key agricultural shipping point.
• • Beaver is the county seat of Beaver County, making it an important local government hub.
• • The Dust Bowl devastated Beaver County farms in the 1930s, impacting the town deeply.
• • Named for the Beaver River, it was established in 1879 and incorporated in 1908.
• • With a population under 1,300, it's smaller than many high schools.
• • At 2,444 feet, the elevation offers expansive views of the Oklahoma panhandle.
• • Agriculture, particularly cattle ranching and farming, drives Beaver's economy.
• • Beaver evokes a feeling of quiet solitude, like a step back into simpler times.
• • The Oklahoma City Thunder, about 300 miles away, is the closest major pro team.
• • Beaver High School's football team has a rich history of state playoff appearances.

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