Cushing, OK
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About Cushing
- • Boxer Buster Mathis, who fought Muhammad Ali, was born in Cushing.
- • Cushing was a major hub for early-day airplane pilots and barnstormers.
- • Oil discoveries in the early 1900s caused a massive population boom.
- • The town once had a 'Tank Farm Christmas' tradition, lighting up oil tanks.
- • A devastating fire in 1915 destroyed much of Cushing's downtown area.
- • Named in 1890 for Marshall Cushing, private secretary to Postmaster General John Wanamaker.
- • With about 8,324 residents, it's smaller than when oil boomed decades ago.
- • Sitting at 1,000 feet, it's relatively flat, ideal for vast tank farms.
- • Crude oil storage and transportation are the main economic drivers.
- • A blend of small-town charm and industrial energy creates a unique atmosphere.
- • The Oklahoma City Thunder, 60 miles away, reached the NBA Finals in 2012.
- • Cushing High School's football team has multiple state championships.
Artists From Cushing
Songs About Cushing
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when the cimmaron was red and on the rise
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