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In 1887, a Santa Fe railroad crew stopped in the Chickasaw Indian Territory halfway between Dallas and Oklahoma City to set up camp. They plowed a quarter-mile furrow to designate the main street among the buffalo bones and herds of wild horses and deer. The emerging town was named after Ardmore, Pennsylvania, which was in turn named after Ardmore-By-The-Sea, Ireland. Twice the city was nearly destroyed, and twice it was rebuilt. In 1895, a fire that started in a livery stable burned 82 homes and businesses in six hours. Then, in 1915, a worker pounding on a railroad tanker full of gasoline set off an explosion in the railroad yard that leveled the depot and many downtown buildings The spirit and character that twice rebuilt the city remains today. Agriculture, oil and industry fueled the growth of Ardmore into the city it is and is still becoming. Today, Ardmore's location, combined with the natural beauty and recreational opportunities of the area, have made it a destination for travelers from across the region. Take some time to explore this site along with the other links to the area and learn about what we have to offer. When it's time to hit the road, head for the "Sunny Side of the Arbuckles." Ardmore, OK Links Event and Attraction Information
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