Source unless otherwise noted: George H. Shirk, Oklahoma Place Names, (Norman: University of Oklahoma Press, 1965). Latimer County - A county in southeastern Oklahoma, created at statehood [1907]. Named for James S. Latimer, a member of the Oklahoma Constitutional Convention.

Agtha

In Latimer County near Wilburton. A post office from June 1, 1903 to July 30, 1904. No longer in existence.

Bengal

In eastern Latimer County, 7 miles south of Red Oak. Post office established January 24, 1890. Its name comes from a state in eastern India.

Caminet

Original name for Higgins. Post office established April 1, 1903 and named changed to Higgins, May 28, 1903.

Coosa

In eastern Latimer County, 5 miles south of Red Oak. A post office from April 11, 1897 to June 4, 1896. It name comes from Coosa, a Creek town in Alabama.

Cravens

In Latimer County, 7 miles southeast of Wilburton. A post office from November 3, 1903 to February 15, 1916. No longer in existence.

Damon

In Latimer County, 6 miles southwest of Wilburton. A post office from February 5, 1906 to March 15, 1934. Its name comes from citizen of Syracuse known in history as the ostage for Pythias.

Fagan

In Latimer County near Red Oak. A post office from August 17, 1894 to November 16, 1897.

Falfa

In Latimer County, 8 miles west of Talihina. A post office from June 6, 1919 to March 15, 1923.

Gordon

In Latimer County, 9 miles southeast of Wilburton. A post office from March 5, 1894 to December 14, 1901, it was named for James H. Gordon, McAlester attorney.

Gowen

In western Latimer County. Post office established January 13, 1894. Named for Francis I. Gowen, Philadelphia attorney.

Higgins

Formerly Caminet. In western Latimer County, 6 miles southeast of Hartshorne, Pittsburg Co. Post office name changed to Higgins, May 28, 1903 and discontinued December 31, 1913. Named for R. W. Higgins, territorial jurist. Also see Pusley's Station.

Holloway's Station

Site in Latimer County, 7 miles northeast of Red Oak. A stage stop on the Butterfield Overland Mail route to California, which crossed southeastern Oklahoma, 1858-1861. Named for William Holloway, stage agent.

Hughes

In Latimer County, 5 miles east of Red Oak. A post office from May 17, 1900 to July 15, 1931.

Laura

In southern Latimer County, 12 miles west of Talihina, LeFlore Co., OK. A post office from June 3, 1910 to May 1, 1924.

Lodi

In Latimer County, 6 miles northeast of Red Oak. A post office from March 23, 1894 to April 15, 1955. Named for Lodi Latimer, daughter of prominent early day resident.

Lutie

Formerly Ola. In Latimer County, 3 miles east of Wilburton. Post office name changed to Lutie, October 4, 1901, and discontinued January 31, 1942. Named for Lutie Hailey Walcott, daughter of Dr. D. M. Hailey, prominent territorial leader.

Mountain

In Latimer County, 6 miles southwest of Wilburton. A post office from October 10, 1873 to May 6, 1886. No longer in existence. Took its name from Mountain Station atop Blue Mountain, a stage stand on the overland mail route.

Ola

In Latimer County, 3 miles east of Wilburton. A post office established May 1, 1886 and name changed to Lutie, October 4, 1901.

Panola

In Latimer County, 7 miles east of Wilburton. Post office established March 18, 1911.

Patterson

Formerly Thurston. In Latimer County, 6 miles northwest of Wilburton. Post office named changed to Patterson, October 31, 1906 and discontinued October 17, 1922.

Pusley's Station

Site in southwest Latimer County near Higgins. A stage stop on the Butterfield Overland Mail route to California which crossed southeastern Oklahoma, 1858-1861. Named for Silas Pusley, local trader.

Recyl

In western Latimer County, 7 miles southeast of Hartshorne, Pittsburg Co., OK. A post office from December 16, 1916 to October 15, 1935.

Red Oak

In eastern Latimer County, 14 miles east of Wilburton. Post office established March 11, 1868. Took its name from a well known red oak tree standing for many years in the center of the town.

Riddle's Station

Site in Latimer County, 5 miles east of Wilburton. A stage stop on the Butterfield Overland Mail route to California which crossed southeastern Oklahoma, 1858-1861. Named for John Riddle, local merchant and trader.

Thurston

In Latimer County, 6 miles northwest of Wilburton. Post office established December 23, 1904 and name changed to Patterson, October 31, 1906.

Wilburton

County seat of Latimer County. Post office established January 2, 1891. Named for Elisha Wilbur, president of the Lehigh Valley Railroad. George A. Shirk, Oklahoma Place Names, (Norman: University of Oklahoma, 1965). -- Different opinion -- Named for Will Burton, a contractor on the Choctaw, Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad. Angie Debo, Oklahoma: A Guide to the Sooner State (1st ed; Norman: University of Oklahoma).

Yanush

In southern Latimer County, 6 miles north of Tuskahoma, Pushmataha Co., OK. A post office from February 6, 1911 to October 15, 1925. The name is a Choctaw word meaning "buffalo," and the post office took its name from nearby Buffalo Creek.