Weatherford, OK
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About Weatherford
- • Singer-songwriter Labreeska Rogers Hemphill, a gospel music legend, was born in Weatherford.
- • Lucille Hamons, a Weatherford resident, started the first public library in the town.
- • The Choctaw, Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad spurred Weatherford's growth in the late 19th century.
- • A 1926 time capsule buried at City Hall is scheduled to be opened in 2026.
- • The Dust Bowl of the 1930s severely impacted Weatherford's agricultural economy.
- • Named for Confederate Senator Jefferson Weatherford, it was officially incorporated in 1898.
- • With over 13,000 residents, it's a medium-sized town in western Oklahoma.
- • At 1,640 feet, the elevation offers expansive prairie views.
- • Oil and gas production, alongside agriculture, drives the local economy.
- • A welcoming and friendly atmosphere permeates this tight-knit community.
- • The Oklahoma City Thunder, 75 miles east, won their first division title in 2011-12.
- • Southwestern Oklahoma State University's athletic programs have produced multiple national champions.
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