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Piedmont, OK Area Guide

Welcome to Piedmont, Oklahoma, home of exceptional schools, great business opportunities and the friendliest people around! If you’re looking to relocate to a great area to start your own business or looking for a city that will have hometown charm while offering great amenities, Piedmont is where you should be looking!

Piedmont features a nationally recognized school system, year round cultural events from the Annual Independence Day Celebration to Founder’s Day and their Piedmont Pie Festival, just to name a few. Civic organizations and a first class youth sports program are just some of the events that are offered to the community, scheduled to include every one and encourage them to be active members of their city.

The continued growth and development Piedmont enjoys has brought many new opportunities and a greater quality of life to residents and we would love to give you a first hand taste of our city. Pack a bag, come for a visit with the whole family and see the many things Piedmont has to offer. Once you get here, your biggest question will be, what took me so long?

To learn more, visit:
http://piedmontok.org/dn/Community/LivinginPiedmont/tabid/82/Default.aspx

History

Originally homesteaded by James Dean, who made the Unassigned Land Run in April of 1889, the farm became the property of Dr. E.H. Long after James Dean's death in 1899. Dr. E. H. Long was both a doctor and an attorney. In 1903, Dr. Long had a quarter section of land laid out for a town and the local newspaper reported, “The townsite of Piedmont is one of the prettiest in Oklahoma.”

In spite of the first blush of activity in 1903, the town truly prospered with the coming of the St. Louis-El Reno-Western Railroad in 1904. At that time, lots were auctioned off along the railroad owned right of way and the first train arrived in Piedmont on New Year’s Day in 1904. Settlers who had located outside of Piedmont hurried to move closer to the railroad and joined other merchants to form the town by actually moving their business structures. In November of 1907, President Theodore Roosevelt signed Oklahoma’s statehood Proclamation, making it the 46th state of the union.

Incorporating in 1909, between the years of 1903 and 1910, local businesses included a newspaper, bank, doctor’s office and many other stores needed to help a thriving town continue to grow. Between the years of 1950 and 1970, the population increased by 124% and while there were fewer farms, the ones that existed were large farms. Oil and gas activities showed gains as well. Today, the City of Piedmont is located near the geographical center of Oklahoma, barely a hop, skip and a jump away from Oklahoma City, covering 47 square miles.

To learn more, visit: http://piedmontok.org/dn/Home/PiedmontHistory/tabid/86/Default.aspx

Nearby Attractions & Activities

The Piedmont Historical Society
This two story brick building houses documents and artifacts from Piedmont’s early days, when it was first settled after the Land Run. Established in 1992, it’s open on Saturday and by appointment and admission is free!

To learn more, visit: http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM9K8N_Historical_Museum_Piedmont_OK

45th Infantry Division Museum
The Oklahoma State Legislature passed an act in 1965, creating the 45th Infantry Division Museum. The Armory was completed in 1937 and offers a gift shop as well as museum artifacts. This museum is located in Oklahoma City. 
To learn more, visit: http://www.45thdivisionmuseum.com/index.html

Parks and Recreation

Piedmont’s Parks and Recreation Board works hard to bring the very best in community activities to its residents. We welcome residents and visitors to enjoy our facilities and will continue to work hard to offer more every year.
For more information, visit: http://piedmontok.org/dn/Government/ParksRecreation/tabid/58/Default.aspx

Events Calendar

Piedmont has something for everyone from their version of Dancing with the Stars to the annual Easter Egg Hunt, so check out the listings, grab the family and come join us!

For a complete listing of activities, visit: http://piedmontok.org/dn/Government/ParksRecreation/tabid/58/Default.aspx

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