Mexhoma, Oklahoma
Appearance
Mexhoma, Oklahoma | |
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Coordinates: 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 | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code | 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.