Roll, Oklahoma Explained

Roll
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:Roger Mills
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:2270
Coordinates:35.7792°N -99.7114°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP codes
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:1101637

Roll is an unincorporated rural hamlet located in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma, United States. The community is along U.S. Highway 283 at and about the junction with State Highway 47. Cheyenne lies approximately 11 miles to the south along Route 283. The Canadian River is about six miles to the north.[1] Along Highway 283, just north of the hamlet proper, there is a farmers' grain and feed store, and further along, a truck stop with gas service and a small store.

History

Founded in old Day County, the post office was opened December 9, 1903. It closed August 31, 1920.

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Notes and References

  1. Oklahoma Atlas & Gazetteer, DeLorme, 1st ed. 1998, p.28 and 38