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

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

  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

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