Welcome to Pernell ...
Pernell is located in Garvin County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Pernell, you might consider that their post office opened in 1922.
Pernell is 1,000 feet [305 m] above sea level.<2>.
Time Zone: Pernell lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
The ZIP code for Pernell: 73076<3>
Communities Also Named Pernell ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 2 communities that are also named Pernell - they are located in Alabama and North Carolina.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Pernell.
Communities near Pernell ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Pernell.
- Lindsay
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lindsay
- Lindsay is located in Garvin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,773 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lindsay <4>
- Maysville
(18 miles [29 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maysville
- Maysville is located in Garvin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,200 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Maysville <4>
- Bray
(18 miles [29 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bray have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bray
- Bray is located in Stephens County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,178 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bray <4>
- Elmore City
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elmore City have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elmore City
- Elmore City is located in Garvin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 753 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elmore City <4>
- Velma
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Velma have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Velma
- Velma is located in Stephens County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 595 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Velma <4>
- Katie
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the east) - Tatums
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tatums have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tatums
- Tatums is located in Carter County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 149 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tatums <4>
- Loco
(18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Loco have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loco
- Loco is located in Stephens County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 118 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Loco <4>
- Ratliff City
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ratliff City have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ratliff City
- Ratliff City is located in Carter County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 117 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ratliff City <4>
- Erin Springs
(18 miles [29 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Erin Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Erin Springs
- Erin Springs is located in Garvin County
- Population from the 2010 Census: 87 people
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 Pernell. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Pernell.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Pernell. 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 Pernell.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Pernell. See our Newspapers Page for Pernell.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Pernell ...
Looking for more information about Pernell? 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 Pernell, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Pernell.
Adding Pernell to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Pernell 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 Pernell was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<6>
From that list, the Pernell post office opened in 1922.
For more details, see References and Mentions for Pernell.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Pernell. 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 Garvin, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Pernell - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <3> | 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 Pernell). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Pernell or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <4> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <5> | 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. |
| <6> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |