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Oklahoma City is both the capital of and largest city in Oklahoma. It ranks 31st among United States cities in population. It was settled on April 22, 1889 when the area was opened in what became known as “The Oklahoma Land Run.” About 10,000 homesteaders created a tent city in the area in a single day (those who snuck over the border the night before to stake their claim were called “Sooners”). Ten years after the Land Run, the population of Oklahoma City had doubled.
Primary industries for Oklahoma City include stockyards, agriculture and oil production, although in recent years, information technology and health services have also become major employers. In 2008, Forbes magazine named the city “the most recession-proof” in America, due to its low unemployment and strong housing market.
As a major stop on the Interstate Highway System, Oklahoma City is mentioned in the classic song, “(Get Your Kicks On) Route 66.” The city made international news in 1995 when domestic terrorist Timothy McVeigh set off a bomb in front of the Murrah Federal Building, killing 168 people.
Some famous residents of Oklahoma City include broadcasting legend Walter Cronkite, actor Lon Chaney, Jr. musician Vince Gill, TV’s “Dr. Phil,” and baseball star Johnny Bench. Oklahoma City was the site of the world’s first parking meter, installed in 1935 and the first grocery store shopping cart, introduced in 1937. It’s also home to the Cowboy Hall of Fame.
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The Original Downtown Farmers Public Market
when:8:00am, Oklahoma City, OK venue:Oklahoma City Farmers Public MarketThe Original Downtown Farmers Public Market
when:8:00am, Oklahoma City, OK venue:Oklahoma City Farmers Public MarketThe Original Downtown Farmers Public Market
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Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz vs. Bossier-Shreveport Battle Wings
when:7:05pm, Oklahoma City, OK venue:Cox Convention Center Arena |
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Jamie Foxx
when:7:30pm, Oklahoma City, OK venue:Cox Convention Center Arena| |
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Jamie Foxx
when:8:00pm, Oklahoma City, OK venue:Cox Convention Center Arena| |
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Day Out With Thomas (TM)
when:9:00am, Oklahoma City, OK venue:Oklahoma Railway Museum| |
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Day Out With Thomas (TM)
when:9:50am, Oklahoma City, OK venue:Oklahoma Railway Museum| |
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Day Out With Thomas (TM)
when:10:40am, Oklahoma City, OK venue:Oklahoma Railway Museum| |
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Day Out With Thomas (TM)
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Oklahoma City Community Corner
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Oklahoma 4th of July 2009 Independence Day Events
Oklahoma Fourth of July Fireworks, Festivities and Celebrations
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The Little Dog Laughed
from:Carpenter Square Theatre
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An Invitation to our Oklahoma City Community: BLOG ON!
Since this site is all about Oklahoma City, we’d like to get the
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Oklahoma City Memorial Day Events, Parades and more for Oklahoma City Memorial Day 2009
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Memorial Day Ceremony
The 45th Infantry Division Museum holds two patriotic ceremonies each
year. These events pay tribute to the men and women who have served in
our Nations Armed Forces and honors...
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Austin Based Keller Williams Realty Launches Company-Wide
Community Service Day
73,000 agents gear up to give back to their communities on May 14
Committed to setting...
Did She Kill ‘em Al' Martha Maxwell - Colorado Huntress
from:National Cowboy And Western Heritage Museum
Martha Ann (Dartt) Maxwell (1831-1881) was the first woman field naturalist who obtained and prepared her own specimens in the same manner as her male contemporaries. As a...
Refinance Your Mortgage Locally, as Mortgage Rates Drop to 5% Level
With recent Fed action, interest rates on 30 year fixed rate mortgages have fallen across the country to 5% and, for the best credits, even lower.
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Eat Local! Great Resources in the Oklahoma City area
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Read more...Weekend Activities in and around Oklahoma City
Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...
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If your nonprofit group in Oklahoma City is looking to let the community know out about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it...
Read more...Digging into 'shovel-ready projects' in the Oklahoma City area
They're called 'shovel-ready,' those stimulus projects that have been surveyed, planned for, approved and are ready to go in cities all around America. They've been on hold due...
Read more...Oklahoma City Oklahoma Information: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma is part of OKLAHOMA County. Population for Oklahoma City from the last gathering is 506132. You can view Oklahoma City venues that host many Oklahoma City OK events every year. You can also research Oklahoma City Oklahoma homes for sale by visiting our Oklahoma City Oklahoma real estate guide. Oklahoma City Oklahoma has a latitude of 35.4916 and a longitude of -97.5625. Zip codes in Oklahoma City, OK include 73101 ... more Oklahoma City zips.
