Eddy, Oklahoma
Unincorporated community in Oklahoma, United States
36°43′54″N 97°27′31″W / 36.73167°N 97.45861°W / 36.73167; -97.45861[1]
Eddy is an unincorporated community in Kay County, Oklahoma, United States.[1] It is seven miles southwest of Blackwell.[2] The community was originally called Osborne, but its name was changed to Eddy on January 3, 1901.[2] It was named "Eddy" after Ed E. Peckham, who was the son of railroad developer E.L. Peckham.[2] A post office operated in Eddy but closed on February 22, 1957.[2]
References
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Eddy, Oklahoma
- ^ a b c d Shirk, George. Oklahoma Place Names. 2nd ed. University of Oklahoma Press: Norman, Oklahoma. 1987, p. 77.
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Municipalities and communities of Kay County, Oklahoma, United States
County seat: Newkirk
- Blackwell
- Kaw City
- Newkirk
- Ponca City
- Tonkawa
communities
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