Kingston, OK

About Kingston

• • Country singer Mel McDaniel, known for "Baby's Got Her Blue Jeans On," was born in Kingston.
• • While not invented here, Kingston is near the annual Madill Sandbass Festival, a regional tradition.
• • Railroad construction along the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway spurred Kingston's establishment.
• • Local lore says a buried treasure exists near Kingston, fueling ongoing searches.
• • Lake Texoma's creation in the 1940s dramatically reshaped Kingston's landscape and economy.
• • Named after Jeff King, a railroad official, Kingston was founded in 1887.
• • Home to around 1,600 people, Kingston is smaller than its neighbor, Madill.
• • Kingston sits at 741 feet above sea level, offering beautiful Oklahoma views.
• • Agriculture and tourism related to Lake Texoma drive Kingston's economy.
• • Kingston exudes a peaceful, small-town charm with friendly faces and a relaxed pace.
• • The Oklahoma City Thunder, roughly 100 miles north, won the Western Conference in 2012.
• • Kingston High School's football team has a proud tradition of success in Class A.

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