Aaron, Oklahoma

Aaron, Oklahoma
Ghost town
Coordinates: 34°35′35″N 99°28′26″W / 34.593°N 99.474°W / 34.593; -99.474Coordinates: 34°35′35″N 99°28′26″W / 34.593°N 99.474°W / 34.593; -99.474[1]
Country United States
State Oklahoma
County Jackson
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
  Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)

Aaron is a ghost town in Jackson County, Oklahoma, United States, located 5 miles (8.0 km) northwest of Olustee. It had a post office from January 22, 1899 until January 14, 1905. The town was named after Calvin Aaron, an early settler.[2]

References

  1. "Exploring Oklahoma History - Aaron - Ghost Town in Jackson County". BlogOklahoma.us. Retrieved 2011-02-08.
  2. Shirk, George (1987). Oklahoma Place Names. Norman, Oklahoma: University of Oklahoma Press. ISBN 978-0-8061-2028-7.


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