Eddy, Oklahoma
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]
Eddy, Oklahoma | |
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  Eddy  Eddy | |
| Coordinates: 36°43′54″N 97°27′31″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Kay |
| Elevation | 1,066 ft (325 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | [1] |
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Eddy, Oklahoma
- Shirk, George. Oklahoma Place Names. 2nd ed. University of Oklahoma Press: Norman, Oklahoma. 1987, p. 77.
Municipalities and communities of Kay County, Oklahoma, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Kay County map | |
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