Where is locust grove ok

Killam, lawyer, merchant, realtor, and promoter, purchased Elzina Ross's Cherokee allotment for the purpose of establishing a townsite. Ross had opened a boarding house for the railroad workers in her home. The site was platted with streets, business lots, residential blocks, parks, and a public market place. The new town was incorporated March 4, , and the lots were sold at public auction.

By the population consisted of residents. The town prospered from until when both banks failed during the Great Depression.

In the s population growth stagnated, but the town grew to in , in , and in The population of 1, in increased to 1, in and to 1, in No longer dependent on agriculture, Locust Grove has varied industries and recreational facilities that help support the town.

The area produced artist and sculptor, Willard Stone, who is remembered in the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Highway Scenic Comfort Index Climate. Recent job growth is Positive.

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