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A Rich History

William R. Little made his homestead on the present site for Cushing in the run of 1891. He donated part of his land to establish the town site. Cushing began to thrive and by 1915 was known nationally for its oilfield. At this time the Cushing fields were producing about 30% of the output of high grade oil in the U.S. There was constant growth and the activity around Cushing was unbelievable. Workers and equipment were being brought in by train, and the activity in the oilfield carried through to the town. Cushing became the talk of the country. The real greatness was not understood until the end of 1915. Cushing’s oil fields were producing 72,000,000 barrels of oil annually. It was over a year before the petroleum trade realized the potential. Today Cushing is known throughout the globe. Oil production not only put Cushing on the map, but also gave it the nickname as the Pipeline Crossroads of the World. To this day Cushing continues to be a major hub for oil activity. Cushing is home to several major pipeline companies, oilfield suppliers, producers, and numerous other oil related companies.

Attractions & Recreation

Summer and fall are full of activity. The annual BBQ & Blues event kicks things off with a friendly competition among the pipeline companies for best barbeque. Event goers can enjoy a tasting kit while listening to the sounds of different blues bands playing throughout the day. Also in the summer, Cushing hosts the community rodeo, which is a PRCA event. Early fall brings the Geographic Club’s annual 5K Run for the Mums. This coincides with the annual Festival in the Park. This event is a juried art show and sale with live entertainment throughout the day, in addition to numerous other vendors with food, children’s activities, etc.

Not only is Cushing the host for these annual events, but there are numerous other activities available to keep adults and children alike entertained throughout the year. Cushing is home to Dunkin Theater, operated by Carmike Cinemas, and also our own Community Theatre, which produces four drama shows annually. Cushing Youth & Community Center offers sports leagues for both youth and adults, in addition to several camps and an arts program. You can beat the heat in the summer at the Cushing Aquatic Center. This water park boasts a large pool, a number of slides, a baby pool, and sand volleyball. Cushing also has its own recently renovated public library, eight parks and a city lake. Cushing Country Club is located on the edge of town with an 18-hole golf course, pro shop, swimming pool, tennis courts, pond for fishing, dining room and bar. Cushing boasts an exceptional airport that is home to Oklahoma Skydiving.

Small Town Charm

Cushing is a community of approximately 8,500. While maintaining the small town charm, Cushing is home to numerous businesses that allow for the conveniences of living in a larger city. In addition to the locally owned businesses, Cushing is home to several chain stores and a large number of restaurants. Cushing is centrally located between Oklahoma City and Tulsa at the intersection of Highway 33 and Highway 18. Cushing is only 30 minutes from Stillwater, home to Oklahoma State University. The Cushing Public School System is well respected and supported throughout the community. Cushing has an excellent pre-K, four elementary schools, one middle and one high school. Cushing has a nice field house and a new sports complex. Cushing schools offer a range of extracurricular activities from athletics to art to drama to band to numerous clubs. In addition to small town charm and a thriving oil industry, Cushing is home to many other large companies, not to mention farming and livestock. Cushing has a revitalized downtown area, which also hosts a farmer’s market.

Metropolitan Hospital in a Rural Setting

While the community of Cushing is rather small, Cushing Regional Hospital surprises most with its size and range of services. CRH service area includes communities within a 30 mile range. Cushing Regional Hospital is licensed as a 95 bed facility that was recently expanded and renovated. We offer emergency services, med/surg, ICU, geri-psych, and women’s health units. Our surgical services include orthopedics, urology, gynecology, general surgery, ENT, and cataract surgeries. We have both inpatient and outpatient rehab services, a full range of lab services, and diabetes education. Our radiology department provides in-house diagnostic radiology, MRI, CT scan, ultrasound, mammography and dexascan. In addition to inpatient geri-psych services, CRH offers an outpatient program called Senior Concepts. We also offer Home Health, respiratory therapy, sleep lab, pulmonary rehab, and social services. The CRH Outpatient Specialty Clinics has numerous specialists that visit, in addition to the numerous full-time, active staff physicians.