Clarkson, Oklahoma facts for kids

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Clarkson was a small community located north of the Cimarron River in Payne County, Oklahoma Territory. Founded by Dunkers (Church of the Brethren), the post office opened January 31, 1890, with Grant T. Johnson as the postmaster. The post office closed February 28, 1903. On January 3, 1894, members of the Doolin Gang held up the community store and post office taking supplies, tobacco, cash, and registered mail. The only remaining trace of the community is the cemetery.

  • Foreman, Grant. "Early Post Offices". Chronicles of Oklahoma. 6:2 (June 1928) 155-162. (accessed March 16, 2007)
Municipalities and communities of Payne County, Oklahoma, United States
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  • Clarkson
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‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

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