Blair, OK
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About Blair
- • Singer/songwriter Hoyt Axton, known for "Joy to the World," was born in Blair.
- • While not invented here, Blair is known for its strong connection to early country gospel music.
- • The arrival of the railroad spurred Blair's growth as a shipping point for cotton and other crops.
- • An old, local legend says a buried treasure is hidden somewhere near Blair's creek.
- • The Dust Bowl of the 1930s severely impacted Blair's agricultural economy and population.
- • Named for landowner James Blair, the town was established around 1900.
- • With about 750 residents, the population is slightly down from the 2010 census.
- • Sitting at 1,401 feet, the elevation provides expansive views of the Oklahoma plains.
- • Agriculture and related services are the mainstays of Blair's economy.
- • Blair feels like stepping back in time, with a quiet, close-knit community.
- • The Oklahoma City Thunder, about 150 miles away, won the Western Conference in 2012.
- • Nearby Altus High School boasts multiple state football championships, including 2022.
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