Explore Drumright, Oklahoma | City of Drumright (original) (raw)

Beginning with the Depression of the 1930s, the town declined as oil production waned, and a large refinery at the edge of the town closed in the 1950s.

Today, oil and agriculture are the largest local industries. Drumright is also home to an area vocational and technical school that is a large employer. Most recently, a winery has opened in a historic building that once served as a school for refinery workers.

Tornadoes had caused loss of life and property damage in Drumright on at least two occasions: on April 2, 1956, when five people were killed, and several homes, a school, and the public library were damaged; and on June 8, 1974, when 12 people were killed, a nursing home was destroyed, and about 100 homes were damaged or destroyed. This is all part of the history of Drumright, Ok. Today Drumright survives with some of the friendliest people in this part of the country, home to many who love living, working, and playing in the City of Drumright!