Life in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Q: Where is Oklahoma City located?
A: Oklahoma City is located along the flat grass lands of the Great Plains and the Sandstone Hills. The city is the hub of Central Oklahoma, known as the Frontier Country, and is largest city in the state of Oklahoma. Situated on the banks of the North Canadian River in Tornado Alley, Oklahoma City experiences one of the highest numbers of tornadoes in the country.

Q: What is special about Oklahoma City?
A: Oklahoma City was established in the late1800s during the historic land rush  of the west. The city’s population swelled to over one hundred thousand the same day it was established. The 1928 discovery of oil and the Tinker Air Force Base helped bring substantial growth to Oklahoma City. It was a popular stop on the famous Route 66, and it is mentioned in the song "Get Your Kicks on Route 66."

Q: What neighborhoods are in Oklahoma City?
A: Historic Bricktown is one of the most popular areas in Oklahoma City. The neighborhood of Deep Deuce was originally known for its jazz music. Automobile Alley, home to the city’s car dealers in the 1920s, is now an upscale  neighborhood. The mansions of Heritage Hills have been restored, and Stockyards City is home to Langston's Western Wear, in business since 1913.

Q:  What is there to do in Oklahoma City?
A: The revived downtown area of Oklahoma City, known as the Film Exchange District, dates back to the early 1900s. Originally called Film Row, the area was home to major movie companies and film studios. Theater owners would come to the historic Film Row to screen movies to show in their movie theaters. Opened in 1930, the Oklahoma Theatre Supply Company was a staple on Film Row until 2004.

Oklahoma City Moving Services

CountyWebsite.com, Inc. 2010