Vinson, Oklahoma Explained

Vinson is an unincorporated community in Harmon County, Oklahoma, United States.^[1] The community was named for Henry B. Vinson, townsite owner. Vinson had a post office, which was established on August 20, 1903. The post office (ZIP code 73571) was discontinued in 2017.^{[2] [3]}

Notable people

• Rufe Davis, actor who appeared in Petticoat Junction.
• John W. Aaron (nicknamed "The Steely-Eyed Missile Man"); NASA electrical engineer credited with saving the Apollo 12 mission

References

34.9006°N -99.8597°W

Notes and References

1. Shirk, George H. Oklahoma Place Names. Norman: University of Oklahoma Press, 1987. .
2. Web site: Postmaster Finder - Post Offices by ZIP Code 73571 . United States Postal Service. June 4, 2023.
3. Web site: Postal Bulletin 22481 - Post Office Changes . . June 4, 2023.