Clinton

Custer CountyRoute 66 City

Population: 9,033
Founded: 1903
Elevation: 1,592 ft

About Clinton

Historic Route 66 city with western heritage and agricultural roots.

History

Founded in 1903 along the historic Route 66 corridor, Clinton developed as a trading center.

What Makes Clinton Special

  • Route 66 heritage
  • Trading center
  • Western culture

Notable People

Meg Randall

(1926 - 2018)

Film/TV actress (Universal Pictures; Ma and Pa Kettle series)

Born in Clinton

James R. Winchester

(Born 1952)

Justice, Oklahoma Supreme Court (Chief Justice 2007–2009)

Born in Clinton

Scott Hendricks

(Born 1956)

Country music producer/executive (produced for Brooks & Dunn, Alan Jackson, Blake Shelton)

Born in Clinton

Toby Keith

(1961 - 2024)

Country music star ("Should've Been a Cowboy"); Songwriters Hall of Fame

Born in Clinton

Earl D. Plumlee

(Born 1982)

U.S. Army Special Forces; Medal of Honor (actions in Afghanistan, 2013)

Born in Clinton

Dillon Overton

(Born 1991)

MLB pitcher (Athletics, Mariners, Padres)

Born in Clinton

Places in Clinton

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Quick Facts

County

Custer County

Population

9,033

Founded

1903

Elevation

1,592 ft

Nickname

Route 66 City

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