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Published: August 6, 2008
Yukon celebrates its famous sons Yukon's Western star doesn't forget his roots
Garth Brooks helped put hometown on the map
Garth Brooks helped put hometown on the map
YUKON — Yukon is a city that hasn't forgotten its celebrities.
The two most notable are country singer Garth Brooks , who grew up in Yukon, and cowboy actor Dale Robertson , who has made his home here. Both of their names are part of city landmarks.
Brooks is the headliner on the city's water tower, above recognition for Yukon High School 's championship teams.
Yukon's community center is named for Ro...
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