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15 Best Things to Do in El Dorado (Kansas)

In south-central Kansas, El Dorado has a history reaching back to the 1860s, but the modern story of the city begins in 1915 when oil was discovered here. Within three years this oilfield was the single largest oil producer in the country, responsible for almost 13% of the United States’ total production. With those days …

Located in south-central Arkansas’ Union County, El Dorado had a population of fewer than 20,000 residents at the time of the last census. It’s the county seat, and the economy is mainly reliant on the natural gas, timber and chemical industries. It’s also home to South Arkansas Community College. Often referred to as Arkansas’ Original …