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21 Things Only People From Claremore, OK Understand

Will Rogers hometown and mine too.

Lauren McKinney
Jun 22, 2017
University of Oklahoma
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Will Rogers' hometown, and mine as well. Even though I have only lived here for 19 short years, I have noted a few things that no other city can possibly relate to. Surely all 25,000 residents can relate to at least one of these things, if not all 21!

1. The Never Ending Selection of Mexican Restaurants

El Banquete, El Azteca, Los Azteca, El Charro, El Maguey, Taco Tico, Taco Bell, Taco Bueno...

2. Claremore Football's Friday Night Lights

3. The View From Will Rogers Memorial

4. The Forgotten 2009 Shopping Mall

The hype was real.

5. Driving Around The Lake at Night

Blaring music with the windows rolled down and hearing the crickets and frogs chirp always makes a good night.

6. RSU Public Radio and TV

You either love it or hate it.

7. Downtown's Charm

So. Many. Antique. Shops.

8. Sledding Down Blue Starr

Schools out? Sleds out.

9. The Pain of Not Being Able to Swim in the Lake

It's so hot, and the water looks so nice.

10. The Infinite Supply of Hotels

Why are there so many?

11. The Out-of-Sync Stoplights

I am looking at you 1st and Lynn Riggs.

12. The "New Restaurant Every Week" Building

You know, the one off of Brady Street. I think it's another Italian place, but who knows?

13. The Sound of Train Horns

14. Stopped Trains

Why?

15. The Sound of Railroad Crossing Bells

16. TRAINS

Thanks for making me late and causing me headaches.

17. RIP Bowling Alley

We miss you.

18. The Obsession With Cappuccino Corner

Oh, that's just me?

19. Those Bike Trails No One Knows About

You don't know either?

20. Summer Nights at Sonic

Unforgettable.

21. The Love for QT

We love you Quick Trip!

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