Smithville, OK
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About Smithville
- • Country singer, Trent Tomlinson, best known for "Drunker Than Me," was born in Smithville.
- • The annual Smithville Bluegrass Festival, a celebration of local music, originated here.
- • The Kansas City, Pittsburg and Gulf Railroad spurred the town's initial growth in 1896.
- • Legend claims a buried treasure is hidden near the old Smithville schoolhouse.
- • A devastating wildfire in 1909 destroyed much of the original townsite.
- • Named for early settler, John Smith, it was established in 1896.
- • With about 70 people, it's smaller than many high school graduating classes.
- • It sits 650 feet above sea level, offering views of the Kiamichi Mountains.
- • Timber and agriculture are the primary economic drivers in Smithville.
- • A gentle, nostalgic peacefulness lingers in the quiet air.
- • Oklahoma City Thunder games are a short drive for local NBA fans.
- • Smithville High School once held a 20-year winning streak in county-wide baseball.
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