Mexhoma, Oklahoma
| Mexhoma, Oklahoma | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Mexhoma | |
| Coordinates: 36°43′10″N 102°59′05″W / 36.71944°N 102.98472°WCoordinates: 36°43′10″N 102°59′05″W / 36.71944°N 102.98472°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Cimarron |
| Elevation | 4,826 ft (1,471 m) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | 580 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1100631 |
Mexhoma is an unincorporated community in Cimarron County, in the U.S. state of Oklahoma.[1]
History
A post office called Mexhoma was established in 1909, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1942.[2] Located near the state line, the community's name is a portmanteau of New Mexico and Oklahoma.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mexhoma, Oklahoma
- ↑ "Cimarron County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 19 May 2015.
- ↑ Remington, Frank L. (Sep 8, 1969). "Take a Good Look at the US Map. Towns Have the Craziest Names". The Milwaukee Journal. p. 2. Retrieved 18 May 2015.
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