what’s called Pioneer Townsite. It has a lot of our old churches, and old barns that we brought in from all over the place,” Davis shares. Other local attractions include the state’s largest Barn Quilt display and the Ramona Theatre, a beautifully restored classic venue dating back to 1920. For those looking for an outdoor experience, Frederick is also home to Hackberry Flat Wildlife Management Area. “Monarch butterflies migrate through there, and Whooping Cranes that are almost extinct,” says Davis. “We have people coming from all over to see that.” Sports are another point of pride. The town’s Bomber Bowl stadium is famous across Oklahoma, and home to a longstanding football tradition of excellence. In 1956, Frederick High School became the first integrated team in the nation to win a state championship. “That football team is the only high school football team in the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame,” touts Ouellette. “It is known as ‘the team of legend.’” LOOKING AHEAD The city of Frederick is positioning itself for a sustainable future. With strong schools, low costs, 221 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 09 FREDERICK, OK
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