Ringling, OK

About Ringling

• • Leon Rausch, Western swing vocalist for the Texas Playboys, was born in Ringling.
• • The Ringling Eagle newspaper has served the community since the early 1900s.
• • Oil discovery in the early 20th century spurred Ringling's rapid growth.
• • A massive tornado destroyed much of Ringling in April 1927, killing at least 8.
• • Ringling was named after the famous Ringling Brothers, incorporated in 1904.
• • Oil field fires were common sights around Ringling in its boomtown days.
• • With 1,037 residents, the town's population is similar to what it was in 1930.
• • Sitting at 971 feet, the town offers slightly elevated views of southern Oklahoma.
• • Agriculture and ranching remain important parts of the local economy.
• • A comforting sense of small-town pride and neighborly support permeates the air.
• • The Oklahoma City Thunder are the closest NBA team, winning the Western Conference in 2012.
• • Ringling High School's football team has achieved multiple state playoff appearances.

Songs About Ringling