Boswell, OK

About Boswell

• • Gospel singer James Blackwood of the Blackwood Brothers hailed from Boswell.
• • The unique 'Boswell Boogie' dance style originated in the town's dance halls.
• • The St. Louis-San Francisco Railway established Boswell as a shipping point.
• • Legend says a buried treasure lies near the old Boswell schoolhouse.
• • The Dust Bowl devastated Boswell farms in the 1930s, impacting the population.
• • It was named for railroad official James Boswell, incorporated in 1901.
• • With around 700 residents, it is smaller than many Oklahoma high school graduating classes.
• • Its elevation is 640 feet above sea level, offering relatively flat terrain.
• • Agriculture, particularly cattle ranching and farming, remains a key industry.
• • Boswell feels like a peaceful escape, a step back to simpler times.
• • The Dallas Cowboys, a few hours south, offer a nearby pro sports connection.
• • Boswell High School's football team won several district championships in the 1980s.

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