Welcome to Twin Oaks ...
Twin Oaks is located in Delaware County<1>.
The location of Twin Oaks has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Twin Oaks, you might consider that their post office opened in 1946.
Twin Oaks is 1,130 feet [344 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Twin Oaks lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Telephone area codes for Twin Oaks: (918) and (539)<4>
The ZIP code for Twin Oaks: 74368<5>
Communities Also Named Twin Oaks ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 32 communities that are also named Twin Oaks - they are located in Alabama, Arkansas (3), California (2), Delaware, Florida, Georgia (2), Illinois (2), Kentucky, Louisiana (2), Maryland (2), Missouri, North Carolina (2), Ohio, Pennsylvania (3), South Carolina, Tennessee (4) and Virginia (3).
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Twin Oaks.
Communities near Twin Oaks ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Twin Oaks.
- Siloam Springs
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Siloam Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Siloam Springs
- Siloam Springs is located in Benton County (AR)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 17,611 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Siloam Springs <6>
- Jay
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jay have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jay
- Jay is located in Delaware County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,533 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Jay <6>
- Salina
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salina
- Salina is located in Mayes County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,396 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Salina <6>
- Locust Grove
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Locust Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Locust Grove
- Locust Grove is located in Mayes County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,395 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Locust Grove <6>
- West Siloam Springs
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Siloam Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Siloam Springs
- West Siloam Springs is located in Delaware County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 858 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for West Siloam Springs <6>
- Colcord
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colcord have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colcord
- Colcord is located in Delaware County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 851 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Colcord <6>
- Spavinaw
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spavinaw
- Spavinaw is located in Mayes County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 433 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Spavinaw <6>
- Watts
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Watts
- Watts is located in Adair County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 307 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Watts <6>
- Hoot Owl
(18 miles [29 km] to the northwest) - Cloud Creek
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cloud Creek
- Cloud Creek is located in Delaware County
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Twin Oaks. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Twin Oaks.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Twin Oaks. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Twin Oaks.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Twin Oaks. See our Newspapers Page for Twin Oaks.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Twin Oaks ...
Looking for more information about Twin Oaks? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Twin Oaks, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Twin Oaks.
Adding Twin Oaks to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Twin Oaks in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Twin Oaks was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Twin Oaks post office opened in 1946.
For more details, see References and Mentions for Twin Oaks.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Twin Oaks. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Oklahoma: https://www.ok.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Oklahoma's counties, including Delaware, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Twin Oaks - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | Area code (539) is an overlay for area code (918). |
| <5> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Twin Oaks). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Twin Oaks or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <7> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |