Purcell, OK
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About Purcell
- • Country singer Blake Shelton, known for "The Voice", hails from Purcell.
- • Purcell is home to the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center.
- • The Santa Fe Railway's expansion established Purcell as a vital hub.
- • Purcell once boasted a large flour mill, a major regional employer.
- • The 1983 flood of the Canadian River caused significant damage.
- • Named after Edward Purcell, a Santa Fe official, it was established in 1887.
- • The population is around 6,500, smaller than nearby Pauls Valley.
- • The city sits 978 feet above sea level, offering views of the surrounding plains.
- • Agriculture and related services employ many Purcell residents.
- • Purcell exudes small-town charm with friendly faces and a relaxed pace.
- • The Oklahoma City Thunder, a short drive north, won the Western Conference in 2012.
- • Purcell High School's football team has a strong tradition of success.
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