How Did Stringtown Ok Get Its Name?
Stringtown Grew from Humble Beginnings to Encompass a Small Valley Surrounded by Rolling Hills. the Origin of the Name Has Been Traced to Two Possible Sources...
Stringtown grew from humble beginnings to encompass a small valley surrounded by rolling hills. The origin of the name has been traced to two possible sources. One claims the original designation was Springtown, honoring a nearby sulfur spring, and that a spelling mistake changed the name to Stringtown.
What is Stringtown Oklahoma known for?
It is the second largest town in Atoka County. The town is notable for the Mack H. Alford Correctional Center, a medium-security prison operated by the Oklahoma Department of Corrections, just outside Stringtown.
What does Atoka mean in Choctaw?
The name "Atoka" is derived from the Choctaw word hitoka (or hetoka), which means "ball ground" in English.