Chelsea, OK
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About Chelsea
- • Singer David Gates, frontman for the band Bread, was born in Chelsea.
- • The "Chelsea" rose variety was hybridized by amateur breeder, John Hancock, in the town.
- • The Kansas and Arkansas Valley Railway's arrival in 1890 established it as a shipping point.
- • Local legend says a hidden tunnel runs under downtown, used during Prohibition.
- • The Great Depression significantly impacted Chelsea, causing widespread economic hardship.
- • Named after the Cherokee Nation's Chelsea stop, it was established in 1890.
- • With about 1,900 residents, it's smaller than many Oklahoma towns.
- • The town sits at 728 feet above sea level, offering slight rolling hills.
- • Agriculture and ranching are key to the local economy and employment.
- • A quiet, friendly atmosphere makes it feel like stepping back in time.
- • The Tulsa Drillers (baseball) are the closest pro sports team.
- • Chelsea High School's football team won the Class 2A state championship in 1988.
Artists From Chelsea
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