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MaysvilleGarvin County,OklahomaThe Oklahoma state capital is Oklahoma City. What would you like to know about Maysville
History & History-related items Maysville historical events.
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The population of Maysville is approximately 1,296 (2005).
The amount of land area in Maysville is 1.331 sq. kilometers.
Maysville elevation is 943 feet above sea level. The Maysville median home price is $35,000 (2000). Maysville miscellany. Return to Index Maysville location: in southern Oklahoma about 28 miles from Norman and about 47 miles from Oklahoma City. Other nearby commuknities include Wayne, Paoli, Erin Springs, Elmore City, Lindsay, Pauls Valley, Purcell and Lexington.
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History & History Related Items Maysville history: The family of Wiley Post lived here when he made his famous round-the-world flights. He became interested in aviation at the age of 12 when he saw an airplane at a fair in Lawton, OK. His work at the Ft. Sill air strip was just one more step in his search to fly and be near those who flew. He was the first to study high-altitude flights. He discovered the jet stream. He invented the pressurized suit, a variation of which is used in space flight today. He was truly the "Father of Modern Aviation." Maysville has honored Post by renaming the high school auditorium The Wiley Post Auditorium, as well as The Wiley Post Lake, and The Wiley Post Monument dedicated in his memory at the Kiwanis Walking Trail. See the Historical Events page for Maysville for more information on Post. A portion of the movie "Twister" with Helen Hunt was filmed in Maysville Maysville attractions: "NOTED NOTABLES" Wiley Post - famous aviator whose family lived in Maysville. See the history section for more information on Mr. Post. Return to Index
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