Gruver, OK

About Gruver

• • Singer-songwriter Bob Childers, a key figure in Red Dirt music, was born in Gruver.
• • The annual Gruver Corn Festival, celebrating the area's agricultural heritage, originated here.
• • The arrival of the railroad in the early 20th century spurred Gruver's growth as a shipping hub.
• • Local legend says a time capsule buried in 1950 will be opened in 2050, contents unknown.
• • The Dust Bowl of the 1930s devastated Gruver's agriculture, forcing many to leave.
• • Named for J.W. Gruver, it was established in 1901 and incorporated in 1917.
• • With around 1,100 residents, it's slightly smaller than it was in 2010.
• • Sitting at 3,543 feet, the air is drier and thinner than at lower altitudes.
• • Agriculture, particularly wheat, corn, and cattle, drives the local economy.
• • A sense of quiet community and hard work permeates the atmosphere here.
• • The Amarillo Sod Poodles, a Double-A team, offer nearby pro baseball excitement.
• • Gruver High School's football team has a long history of state playoff appearances.

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