Then, Hugo citizens voted to change to a Council-Manager form of government. Capitalizing on its railroad heritage, the Hugo Heritage Railroad was formed, in 1992 and today it is Oklahoma's only excursion passenger rail tourist attractions. Hugo's Mount Olivet Cemetery is internationally famous for its Showman's Rest section which includes a special section of Circus Tents and Animals as monuments to the men and women who spent their lives entertaining American children and families as Circus performers. Another tourist attraction in Mount Olivet Cemetery is the resting place of two Rodeo Legends. Later, Lane Frost , a young PRCA Champion Bull-Rider would be buried only a few feet from Brown's grave.
Today there is a tremendous amount of optimism and developmental spirit in Hugo, Oklahoma.
Economic Developers, David Davies and Scott Pace have a plate full of projects underway to enhance tourism and economic development. The citizens of Hugo welcome you to the history-rich community.