Idabel, OK

About Idabel

• • MLB pitcher Carl Hubbell, known for his screwball, was born near Idabel.
• • Idabel is home to the annual Forest Heritage Festival, celebrating the area's timber industry.
• • The railroad's arrival in 1902 spurred Idabel's growth as a regional hub.
• • Legend claims treasure from a 1930s bank robbery is still hidden near Idabel.
• • The Red River flood of 1938 caused significant damage and hardship in Idabel.
• • Named for the daughters of two railroad executives, it was established in 1902.
• • With a population around 6,600, it's smaller than many Oklahoma county seats.
• • Sitting at 322 feet, the elevation is relatively low for southeast Oklahoma.
• • Timber and agriculture are key drivers of Idabel's economy.
• • Idabel feels like a peaceful, slow-paced town with friendly faces.
• • The Dallas Cowboys, a few hours away, are a popular team in Idabel.
• • Idabel High School has a historic rivalry with nearby Broken Bow in football.

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