Retrop, Oklahoma
Retrop is a community in Oklahoma, United States located on the Washita/Beckham county line. It is located at the southern junction between State Highway 6 and SH-55.[2] Retrop receives its name from the original community (Old Retrop, 35.145331°N 99.342585°W) which is one mile south and one mile east in Washita County near the Retrop Cemetery. The Retrop Post Office (located at Old Retrop) existed from January 12, 1900, until February 28, 1905. The name is a reverse spelling of the surname of the first postmaster, Ira J. Porter.[3]
Retrop | |
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  Retrop Location within the state of Oklahoma  Retrop Retrop (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 35°09′35″N 99°21′35″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Washita and Beckham |
| Elevation | 1,788 ft (545 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1097177[1] |
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Retrop, Oklahoma
- Official State Map (Map) (2003-2004 ed.). Oklahoma Department of Transportation. § G5.
- Shirk, George H. Oklahoma Place Names. Norman: University of Oklahoma Press, 1987. ISBN 0-8061-2028-2, p 204.
Municipalities and communities of Washita County, Oklahoma, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Washita County map | |
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| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
Municipalities and communities of Beckham County, Oklahoma, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Beckham County map | |
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| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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