Mexhoma, Oklahoma

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

Mexhoma, Oklahoma
Unincorporated community
Mexhoma
Coordinates: 36°43′10″N 102°59′05″W
CountryUnited States
StateOklahoma
CountyCimarron
Elevation
4,826 ft (1,471 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)580
GNIS feature ID1100631

History

A post office called Mexhoma was established in 1909, and remained in operation until its closure in 1942.[2] Located near the state line, the community's name is a portmanteau of New Mexico and Oklahoma.[3]

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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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