Okemah, OK
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- 910 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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Best known as the birthplace of folk music legend Woody Guthrie, Okemah pairs a rich musical heritage with deep Native American roots. The town takes its name from a Kickapoo chief and serves as the headquarters for the Thlopthlocco Tribal Town, while a bronze statue of Guthrie anchors the center of downtown on Broadway. Every July, fans and songwriters pack the local venues for the annual Woody Guthrie Folk Festival. It is a quiet, tight-knit Oklahoma community full of character and local pride.
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