Randlett, OK
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About Randlett
- • Leon McAuliffe, a steel guitar virtuoso of Western swing, was born near Randlett.
- • While not invented there, Randlett is known for its strong ties to early-day cotton farming practices.
- • The Rock Island Railroad's expansion spurred the town's creation as a shipping point.
- • Local lore whispers of a buried time capsule, location unknown, meant to be opened in 2076.
- • The Red River floods periodically tested the town's resilience throughout its history.
- • Named for a railroad official, Randlett was established in 1892.
- • Its population hovers around 350, a tight-knit community smaller than many high schools.
- • At 850 feet, its elevation provides expansive views of the Oklahoma plains.
- • Agriculture, particularly farming and ranching, remains the backbone of the local economy.
- • Randlett offers a quiet, slow-paced atmosphere, evoking feelings of simpler times.
- • The Oklahoma City Thunder, about 150 miles north, provide the closest major sports excitement.
- • Nearby Waurika High School has a storied football program, with multiple state championships.
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