I've been a fan of The Lost Ogle for many years, and during that time I've noticed that the northwest fringe of the metro doesn't get the coverage or respect it deserves. We all agree that there are lots of great things to see and do in Bricktown, Paseo and other districts, but you don't have to live there to enjoy them. I've lived in Yukon all my life, and that's close enough to Oklahoma City for me. If you're looking for a change this new year and moving into a fancy downtown condo isn't in the cards, here are 10 reasons you should consider moving to Yukon, Oklahoma...
1. It's the Home of Garth Brooks
Garth Brooks grew up in Yukon and graduated from Yukon High School in 1980. In 1991 the city painted his name on the water tower, and in 1992 they renamed a two-mile stretch of a street that already had three names to Garth Brooks Blvd.
Things to see on Garth Brooks Blvd. include the cemetery plot where his mother is buried, and the hospital he donated $500,000 to and later sued. Living in Yukon gives you a lifetime pass to make fun of Garth Brooks, so that alone makes moving there worth it. If anyone mentions to you that Garth Brooks lives in Nashville, feel free to hush them. Until Nashville paints his name on a water tower, it's not official.
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