Gypsy, Oklahoma

Gypsy is an unincorporated community in Creek County, in the U.S. state of Oklahoma.[1]

History

A post office called Gypsy was established in 1925, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1955.[2] The community took its name from the Gypsy Oil Company.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gypsy, Oklahoma
  2. ↑ "Creek County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 2 March 2015.
  3. ↑ Shirk, George H. (1 January 1987). Oklahoma Place Names. University of Oklahoma Press. p. 107. ISBN 978-0-8061-2028-7.

Coordinates: 35°42′42″N 96°27′34″W / 35.71167°N 96.45944°W / 35.71167; -96.45944


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