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Gypsy, Oklahoma

Coordinates: 35°42′42″N 96°27′34″W / 35.71167°N 96.45944°W / 35.71167; -96.45944
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Gypsy is an unincorporated community in Creek County, in the U.S. state of Oklahoma.[1] It is about twelve miles south-southwest of Bristow.[2]

History

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A post office called Gypsy was established in 1925, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1955.[3] Gypsy's local community took its name from the Gypsy Oil Company.[4]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gypsy, Oklahoma
  2. ^ "Bristow, Oklahoma to Gypsy, Oklahoma". Google Maps. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
  3. ^ "Creek County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
  4. ^ Shirk, George H. (January 1, 1987). Oklahoma Place Names. University of Oklahoma Press. p. 107. ISBN 978-0-8061-2028-7.

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