Port, Oklahoma
Port is a small rural community in Washita County, Oklahoma, United States. The community had a post office from February 21, 1901, until February 29, 1940. It was named for a druggist, Mrs. F. M. Port. During the 1930s, the Port consolidated school district covered the largest area in Oklahoma, some ninety square miles.
Port | |
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  Port Location within the state of Oklahoma  Port Port (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 35°12′16″N 99°18′26″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Washita |
| Elevation | 1,696 ft (517 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1096839[1] |
Prior to settlement, the Western Cattle Trail passed just east of the site.
The community lends its name to the Oklahoma state soil, Port Silt Loam.
See also
External links
- Port, Oklahoma – RootsWeb.com
Municipalities and communities of Washita County, Oklahoma, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Washita County map | |
| Towns | ||
| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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