Catesby, Oklahoma

Coordinates: 36°29′35″N 99°57′46″W / 36.49306°N 99.96278°W / 36.49306; -99.96278
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Catesby, Oklahoma
Catesby is located in Oklahoma
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Location within the state of Oklahoma
Catesby is located in the United States
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Catesby (the United States)
Coordinates: 36°29′35″N 99°57′46″W / 36.49306°N 99.96278°W / 36.49306; -99.96278
CountryUnited States
StateOklahoma
CountyEllis
Elevation2,392 ft (729 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
GNIS feature ID1100273[1]

Catesby is an unincorporated community located in Ellis County, Oklahoma, United States. Named for Catesby ap Roger Jones, the town was founded on July 1, 1902. The post office was opened by Ella M. Rose on February 18, 1902. The town remains a legal town site, although the post office was closed on January 1, 1970.

As of the centennial in 2002, there were two residents, making it the smallest townsite in Oklahoma.

References[edit]

  • Shirk, George H.; Oklahoma Place Names; University of Oklahoma Press; Norman, Oklahoma; 1987: ISBN 0-8061-2028-2 .