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1. This city is the county seat of Sequoyah County is eastern Oklahoma. The book "The Grapes of Wrath" features a family from this town. The city's population from the 2010 U.S. Census was 8,880. Can you name this city?
2. This southern Oklahoma town began in 1887. Known for tourism because of nearby Lake Murray, the town also is in the heart of the largest oil-producing county in the state of Oklahoma - Carter County. What is the name of this city?
3. This Oklahoma city got its name from the Creek word "Rekackv". Originally known as a "bedroom" community to its much larger neighbor city, it experienced rapid growth from the 1960s on, and by 2012 was one of Oklahoma's largest cities by population. What is the name of this city?
4. This Oklahoma town is a county seat in central Oklahoma. The city is located partially on the Chisholm Trail, an important cattle route during the U.S. Civil War. Can you name this Oklahoma town?
5. This city is the county seat of Payne County. Among the many things found in the city are Meridian Technology Center, the Oklahoma Celtic Music and Heritage Festival, Tumbleweed Dance Hall, and the National Wrestling Hall of Fame & Museum. The city population at the 2012 U.S. Census stood at 45,688. What is the name of this city?
6. A relatively young city for Oklahoma, this town was incorporated as a city in 1912. The initial beginning of the town was a tent housing orphaned children. The town itself lies in a hilly area in northeast Oklahoma. Can you name this city?
7. This town is a county seat in northeast Oklahoma. In February 2011, the town gained fame as the site of the coldest temperature in Oklahoma recorded history, as the thermometer bottomed out at a frigid -31 degrees Fahrenheit. Name this town.
8. This city is a principal center of trade in the area. Rich in petroleum, the city has been called the "Natural Gas Capital of the World". What is the name of this western Oklahoma town?
9. This city is known for many things. Some of the perhaps lesser-known city attractions include the Oklahoma Railway Museum, World of Wings Pigeon Center and the American Banjo Museum. Can you name this city?
10. This Oklahoma town hosts the annual Route 66 Pecan and Fun Fest. Festivities at the event include a classic car show, arts and crafts and of course, a pecan pie-eating contest. Can you name this northeastern Oklahoma city?
11. Founded in 1868, this city's name means "boiling waters" in the Creek Indian language. The city is known for an annual invitational rodeo and festival, the nation's oldest African-American rodeo. Can you name this town?
12. Located on Route 66, this Oklahoma town experienced a rough night and subsequent economic hardship on May 3, 1999 when a tornado wiped out the town's large outlet mall. What is the name of this Oklahoma town?
13. The county seat of Grady County, this city hosts a university, a muscle car swap meet, and a renowned Christmas lights display in Shannon Springs Park. Name this Oklahoma city.
14. The capital of the Pontotoc Indian Nation (and county seat of Pontotoc County), this Oklahoma city was founded in 1901. The 2010 U.S. Census estimated the city population at 16,810. What is the name of this city?
15. This Oklahoma city is located on Route 66 and is a suburb of Oklahoma City. The town is well-known for its annual Czech Festival in October. Name this Oklahoma city.
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