Doby Springs, Oklahoma
Doby Springs was a community in Harper County, Oklahoma, United States, approximately eight miles west of Buffalo. The post office was in existence from January 13, 1908, until April 29, 1922. The community was named for townsite owner, C.C. Doby. The town waged a fight with Buffalo to become the county seat, but lost in 1908 by 111 votes.[1]
The town no longer exists, but the area is now a park with a lake, and supplies water to Buffalo.[1]
Further reading
- Shirk, George H. Oklahoma Place Names; University of Oklahoma Press; Norman, Oklahoma; 1987: ISBN 0-8061-2028-2.
References
- "Harper County, Oklahoma County History". GenealogyTrails.com. Retrieved December 25, 2020.
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