Port, Oklahoma Explained

Port
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:USA Oklahoma#USA
Pushpin Map Caption:Location within the state of Oklahoma
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Oklahoma
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Washita
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population As Of:2000
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:1696
Coordinates:35.2044°N -99.3072°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP codes
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:1096839

Port is a small rural community in Washita County, Oklahoma, United States.

History

The community had a post office from February 21, 1901, until February 29, 1940. It was named for a druggist, Mrs. F. M. Port.[1]

During the 1930s, the Port consolidated school district covered the largest area in Oklahoma, some ninety square miles. Prior to settlement, the Western Cattle Trail passed just east of the site.

Port's population was 68 in 1940.[2]

The community lends its name to the Oklahoma state soil, Port Silt Loam.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: The Tree Tracers . 2000 . Southwest Oklahoma Genealogical Society. . 2000 . Volumes 25-27 . 17 . en.
  2. Book: The Attorneys List . United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company, Attorney List Department . 1940 . 782 . en . 2023-12-26.