Texhoma in Texas County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
Post Office of Loretta
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 5, 2014
1. Post Office of Loretta Marker
The Panhandle of Okla. was called No Man's Land. It was owned by Spain in 1541, Mexico in 1821, Texas in 1836, U.S.A. in 1850. It became part of the Okla. Territory in 1890, and became Beaver County, Okla. Territory in 1900, and Okla. in 1907
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 7, 1900.
Location. 36° 30.276′ N, 101° 46.503′ W. Marker is in Texhoma, Oklahoma, in Texas County. It is on U.S. 54 0.4 miles east of East Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Texhoma OK 73949, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Oklahoma Panhandle. It is also in the American South, specifically on the prairies, on the Southern Plains, and specifically on the High Plains. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Comancherνa, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, the Dust Bowl, the Louisiana Purchase, the Republic of Texas, and Cimmaron Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least one other marker is within walking distance of this marker: Texhoma (approx. half a mile away).
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Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 5, 2014
2. Post Office of Loretta Marker
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 5, 2014
3. Post Office of Loretta Marker
Photographed by Jason Armstrong, May 7, 2023
4. Looking North
Little road side park next to marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 13, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 939 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 13, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 4. submitted on June 4, 2024, by Jason Armstrong of Talihina, Oklahoma. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
