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==Economy== [[File:Reba's Place.jpg|thumb|Reba's Place Restaurant in Atoka opened in 2023 and has increased tourism in the area.]] In the 19th century, the economy of Atoka and the surrounding area was founded on wood products. There were rich stands of hardwood nearby and ample water from Boggy River to power sawmills. The railroad facilitated shipment of the products.<ref name="EOHC-Atoka"/> In the early 20th century, Atoka became a [[Cattle ranch|ranching]] and [[farming]] community, with its economic base firmly planted in agriculturally related venues. However, in recent years, efforts have been made by the [[Chamber of Commerce]], the city council, and various other local leaders to create new industrial jobs in Atoka and Atoka County. Currently, an [[industrial park]] is open for development north of the city on [[U.S. Route 69 in Oklahoma|U.S. Highway 69]], as well as a smaller park on U.S. Highway 75, west of town. In August 2006, the city's largest employer, [[Ethan Allen (furniture company)|Ethan Allen Furniture]], announced that it would be closing its Atoka plant in favor of "selected off-shore vendors", as reported in ''[[The Oklahoman]]'' following the announcement of the plant's closing. With the closure of the Ethan Allen plant, located north of the city proper, more than two hundred people lost their jobs (many of whom had held them since the plant opened). As of May 2007, Ethan Allen has resumed operations at the Atoka plant, converting the former manufacturing facility to a distribution center. In addition to revenue generated at convenience stores, [[fast food]] restaurants, etc., Atoka (and Atoka County) is a popular hunting and fishing area; as well, scenic tourism plays a small, albeit important role in the city's economy. An effort is currently underway to place Atoka along a [[scenic byway]].
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