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Olney, Oklahoma
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 Olney, Oklahoma
Location in Oklahoma
Olney, Oklahoma
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Coal |
| Elevation | 617 ft (188 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1096264 |
Olney is an unincorporated community in Coal County, Oklahoma, United States. It is located seven miles west of Lehigh.
History
The community was founded by Eliphalet Nott and James Brooks Wright, who were the sons of Choctaw leader Allen Wright. The community was originally named Parmicho, after the Choctaw words "pala misha," which mean "lighted place in the distance." The name came from a lantern hanging at the railway station. The town's name was changed to Olney on July 12, 1902.
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