Elk City Essential Info
Overview
Elk City is in the Great Plains Country region of southwest Oklahoma.
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Basics
Best Time To Go
Mar-Oct
Current Time
Current Weather
66 °F
Clear
Fun Facts
- The creation of Elk City was an idea conceived by land promoters from Weatherford, Oklahoma, when they learned that the Choctaw, Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad was coming to the area.
- March 20, 1901 was the date the first lots were sold by the Choctaw Townsite and Development Company.
- On July 20, 1907, shortly before statehood, the Busch Post Office had its name officially changed to Elk City Post Office.
- Elk City proclaimed itself as the "Natural Gas Capital of the World".
- Jimmy Webb, Grammy Award-winning songwriter, was born in Elk City.
Popular Foods
- Grilled Salmon Salad
- Beef Wedge