Wynnewood, Railroad town in Garvin County, United States.
Wynnewood is a railroad town in Garvin County located roughly 66 miles (106 km) south of Oklahoma City. The town features a grid layout of streets centered around the intersection of U.S. Highway 77 and State Highway 29.
The town was built around a major oil refinery constructed by the Texas Pacific Coal and Oil Company in 1922. Kerr-McGee Corporation acquired the facility in 1950, which transformed the local economy.
The Eskridge Hotel from the early railway era now serves as a museum displaying objects from Oklahoma's territorial period. Visitors can explore artifacts that reflect daily life during that time.
The town is easily accessible via U.S. Highway 77 and offers basic services including schools and retail shops. You can find essential facilities to support a brief visit.
The Wynnewood Gazette, founded in 1906, gained national attention when a 1979 article influenced the story of the film Footloose. This shows how a small local publication can have unexpected impact on popular culture.
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