Settled by Creek Indians in the early 1800s, this town 20 minutes outside downtown Tulsa has grown into the third-largest manufacturing city in the state. With major employers such as FlightSafety International and a Blue Bell creamery, it's easy to see why unemployment here is low.
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But memories of its agricultural days are not completely gone. Broken Arrow pays homage to them with "Rooster Days," an annual weekend festival featuring live music, a parade, and even a "Miss Chick" pageant. --J.S. Is Broken Arrow a great town, or what?
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