Sayre, OK

About Sayre

• • Brad Henry, Oklahoma's 26th Governor, was born in Sayre.
• • The influential 'Western Swing' music style has roots in the Sayre area.
• • Its location along Route 66 cemented Sayre's place in American history.
• • A historic 1920s-era Magnolia gas station still stands in Sayre.
• • The Dust Bowl era greatly impacted Sayre's agriculture and economy.
• • It was named for Robert H. Sayre, a railroad official, and founded in 1901.
• • With around 4,800 people, Sayre's population is smaller than many Oklahoma towns.
• • At 1,795 feet, Sayre sits at a higher elevation than Oklahoma City.
• • Agriculture and related services remain important to the local economy.
• • Sayre offers a peaceful, small-town feel with a strong sense of community.
• • Oklahoma City Thunder are the closest NBA team, winning the Western Conference in 2012.
• • Sayre High School's football team boasts a history of state championships.

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