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Oscar, Oklahoma

Coordinates: 33°59′2″N 97°45′10″W / 33.98389°N 97.75278°W / 33.98389; -97.75278
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Oscar, Oklahoma
Oscar is located in Oklahoma
Oscar
Oscar
Oscar is located in the United States
Oscar
Oscar
Coordinates: 33°59′2″N 97°45′10″W / 33.98389°N 97.75278°W / 33.98389; -97.75278
CountryUnited States
StateOklahoma
CountyJefferson
Elevation886 ft (270 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Codes
73561
GNIS feature ID1100708[1]

Oscar is a small rural unincorporated community in southern Jefferson County, Oklahoma, United States, three miles north of the Red River. The town was named after Oscar W. Seay, a local rancher. The post office opened on November 23, 1892. The ZIP Code is 73561. The first Postmaster was William Riley Butler, by presidential appointment. The population is unknown.

References

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  • Shirk, George H. Oklahoma Place Names. Norman: University of Oklahoma Press, 1987. ISBN 0-8061-2028-2