Miscellaneous References and Mentions

While our initial data about Purcell came from various goverment sources (GNIS, US Census, FIPS), we also found mention of Purcell in various books, maps and other sources. When we find a mention, a fact or snippet, we add that information to our Gazetter.

We've created the following list to keep track of the sources that proved useful in adding to our knowledge about Purcell. We hope that they will be useful to you.

Purcell is contained in a comprehensive list of Post Offices that was created by Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<1>

From that list:

Rand McNally Map of Oklahoma (1911)
Published by Rand McNally & Co.

We found Purcell in these Censuses: 2010-1990. See our Census Page for Purcell for more information.

Both the GNIS and FIPS databases contain entries for Purcell. See our Misc Page for Purcell for more information.

Railroad Mentions of Purcell:

The following routes mentioned Purcell as a scheduled stop:

The Kansas Cityan / The Chicagoan: From Santa Fe Railroad timetable for the defunct Kansas Cityan / The Chicagoan (train schedule from 1966). The Kansas Cityan / The Chicagoan travelled between Chicago (IL) and Dallas (TX)

The Texas Chief: From Santa Fe Railroad timetable for the defunct Texas Chief (schedule from 1970). The Texas Chief travelled between Chicago (IL) and Houston (TX)

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Purcell. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for State of Oklahoma: https://www.ok.gov/