Ardmore (pop. 25,000) was a track-side tent city when it was established in 1887. Ranching is an important industry as well as oil drilling, refining and tire manufacturing.
The Goddard Center in Ardmore is a visual and performing arts center that offers singing, acting and painting classes as well as art exhibits and musical performances.
Address: Charles B. Goddard Center, 410 First Avenue SW, Ardmore, OK 73401-4726, United States
Phone: 1 (580) 226-0909, Fax: 1 (580) 226-8891
The Eliza Cruce Hall Doll Museum in Ardmore is located in the Ardmore Public Library. The library acquired the dolls in 1971 from Eliza Cruce, the niece of Oklahoma's second governor. The Doll Collection features over 300 dolls from around the world.
Tucker Tower Nature Center is located within Lake Murray State Park. This 1933 medieval-style fortress was originally planned to be a summer residence for Governor Bill Murray because of his efforts to get Oklahoma the state park. He never occupied the residence.