Valliant Oklahoma, McCurtain County, Southeast Oklahoma
Valliant Oklahoma, home of the annual VALLIANT WATERMELON FESTIVAL, is located in McCurtain County, Southeast Oklahoma, approximately 20 miles north of Red River which forms the border between Texas and Oklahoma.
Valliant began in 1902 when the railroad was laid through the area and Valliant was one of the depot places. In fact, it's name comes from one of the railroad engineers. Frank Valliant.
Valliant is a small town on highway 70. It's major employers are International Paper products and the Public School System. The International Paper plant was originally the Weyerhauser Paper mill, built in the early 1970's. Everyone was glad to see a major employer come to Southeast Oklahoma and the folks in Valliant particularly glad.
Pine Creek Lake, a major corp of engineer lake is located about 8 miles north of Valliant. It was constructed during the 1960's and brought an influx of people and activity while it was being constructed. Some people who moved to Valliant to participate in the construction liked the area so well that they just stayed on even after construction ended. Pine Creek Lake is a great fishing lake and place for families to spend time. Water sports, water skis, bass fishing, crappie fishing, catfish fishing, all entice the fisherman and there are fishing tournaments on Pine Creek Lake several times a year. Tent camping, rv spaces, and cabin for rent are all great ways to spend the night or a week-end on Pine Creek Lake.
The Valliant Public School System is a 13 year system, Kindergarten through twelfth grade. The school has a good reputation for its students scoring well on academics.Kiamich Technological Center located in Idabel and also having the satellite campus of Southeastern Oklahoma State University also located at Idabel has provided local opportunities for Valliant young people to carry on their education past high school without leaving the area to do that. The "OLD" rock gymnasium has been a part of that school forever. I kid you not on that one. Sports provide ample opportunity for team interaction with the school having basketball, baseball, and football. Agriculture education, an active FFA, technological training, an active participation in the programs offered by the
The Terry-Hunt Community Building was built in the late 1980's or early 1990's. It welcomes meetings of all types and also is where the library is located.
Even though Valliant's population is only around 750 people, it has a well read weekly newspaper, The Valliant Leader, that is read not only by the Valliant citizens but by the surrounding neighborhoods. I believe the last time I paid my subscription, it was only $12 or $15 per year. The paper is well written and a great way to keep up with what's going on in the area.
Milner's Hardware and Outfitters, Dimple's Flowers, Shirley's Cafe, Bigfoot Cellular, Valliant Telephone Company, and Farm Bureau Insurance Agency are just a few of the businesses located in Valliant, Oklahoma. Valliant is also home to two banks, First State Bank, home owned and operated... and McCurtain County National Bank, a local county bank that started out in Idabel and has established branches in other locations around the county. A local Farmers Market provides a way for those that are growing more than they can handle to, offer those fresh veggies and fruits to others.
Valliant, Oklahoma, a forward thinking small town complete with a good schools system, a major corp of engineer lake, several businesses, a large anchor employer.... a great place to live.
There are several ways to get involved in your community if you live in Vallaint, Oklahoma, McCurtain County, Southeast Oklahoma. Volunteering at your public school, being involved with the chamber of commerce, the local senior citizens community organization, the local library, etc. Just look around and you'll find a way to add to your community and get acquainted at the same time.
Do you own property in the Valliant area that you want to sell, call me and let's talk about it. Judi Barrett broker at Integrity Real Estate Services actively seeks listings in the areas surrounding Valliant Oklahoma.
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