Mexhoma, Oklahoma

Mexhoma, Oklahoma
Unincorporated community
Mexhoma
Coordinates: 36°43′10″N 102°59′05″W / 36.71944°N 102.98472°W / 36.71944; -102.98472Coordinates: 36°43′10″N 102°59′05″W / 36.71944°N 102.98472°W / 36.71944; -102.98472
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

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mexhoma, Oklahoma
  2. "Cimarron County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 19 May 2015.
  3. 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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