Doby Springs, Oklahoma Explained

Doby Springs was a community in Harper County, Oklahoma, United States, approximately eight miles west of Buffalo, Oklahoma.

History

A post office opened June 27, 1903, under the name of Ballaire.^[1] However, the name changed January 13, 1908 to Doby Springs.^[1] The community was named for townsite owner, C.C. Doby.^[1]

The town waged a fight with Buffalo to become the county seat, but lost in 1908 by 111 votes. The post office closed April 29, 1922.^[1] The town no longer exists, but the area is now a park with a lake, and supplies water to Buffalo.^[2]

The town should not be confused with Doby, Oklahoma in Cimarron County, which also waged an unsuccessful fight to become its county's seat.^[3]

Further reading

• Shirk, George H. Oklahoma Place Names; University of Oklahoma Press; Norman, Oklahoma; 1987: .

Notes and References

1. Book: Oklahoma Place Names, p.71. 9780806120287. November 12, 2021. Shirk. George H.. January 1987. University of Oklahoma Press .
2. Web site: Harper County, Oklahoma County History. GenealogyTrails.com. December 25, 2020.
3. Web site: Cimarron County. Norma Gene Young, Oklahoma Historical Society. November 12, 2021.