Pawnee, OK

About Pawnee

• • Actor Hoyt Axton, known for "Gremlins" and songwriting, was born in Pawnee.
• • The Pawnee Indian Training School, a boarding school, was established here in 1876.
• • Being the county seat of Pawnee County established it as a center for trade.
• • Rumor has it that a time capsule is buried downtown, contents unknown.
• • The oil boom of the early 20th century dramatically boosted Pawnee's economy.
• • Named for the Pawnee Tribe, it was established in 1893, incorporated in 1894.
• • With roughly 2,000 residents, its population is similar to a small village.
• • Sitting at 804 feet, it offers slightly higher ground than surrounding areas.
• • Agriculture and ranching remain important to the local economy and way of life.
• • Visiting evokes a sense of quiet nostalgia and small-town camaraderie.
• • The Oklahoma City Thunder are the closest major pro sports team.
• • Pawnee High School Black Bears have won multiple state championships in football.

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