Red Oak, OK 74563
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member hamquilter
N 34° 57.115 W 095° 04.731
15S E 310176 N 3869684
Red Oak is a small town located on Highway 270 east of the County Seat of Latimer County, Wilburton.
Waymark Code: WMZ86J
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 09/26/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member deano1943
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Red Oak has a population of about 500 people. The area was originally settled in the mid 1800's, and a trading post was established 8 miles northeast on the Fort Smith/Boggy Depot Road. It was a stopping point for the stage line, and in 1868 a post office was established. When the railroad came through the area in the late 1800's, the old trading post closed, and the post office was moved 8 miles to the southwest to the current location of Red Oak. The town was incorporated in 1900, and has been primarily an agricultural community.

The post office is a one-story red brick building with a gabled roof. A small porch gable is over the single door entry. The counter is open Monday to Friday from 9:00-11:45 and from 1:00-4:30. The post office is closed Saturday and Sunday, but the post office boxes and lobby are open 24/7.


Type of structure:: Stand alone

re-enter Zip Code here:: 74563

Current Status:: Still in Use

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