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  • Originally named 'Lou' by C.C. Henderson for his wife, the post office was established July 11, 1883. On November 22, 1883, it was renamed 'Dresden'. The name was changed to 'Berwyn' on September 1, 1887. Finally, on November 16, 1941, it was renamed 'Gene Autry' to honor the singer and motion picture star, Gene Autry. Born in Tioga, TexasTexas, Autry's family had moved to Oklahoma while he was an infant. He was raised in the southern Oklahoma towns of Achille, OklahomaAchille and Ravia, OklahomaRavia. In 1939 he bought the 1,200 acre (4.9 km sq) Flying A Ranch on the west edge of Berwyn and the town decided to honor him by changing its name. Approximately 35,000 people attended the ceremonies broadcast live from the site on Autry's Melody Ranch radio show. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gene_Autry%2C_Oklahoma

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