Cartwright is rural community in Bryan County, Oklahoma, United States. The post office opened April 25, 1940, and is one of the newest communities in Bryan County. The ZIP Code is 74731 and has a population of approximately 95 residents. It is named for the US Congressman Wilburn Cartwright. Cartwright was established because of the construction of Denison Dam when a community of shelters for workmen was erected.
References
- Shirk, George H. Oklahoma Place Names. Norman: University of Oklahoma Press, 1987. ISBN 0-8061-2028-2 .
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- Cartwright, Oklahoma is at coordinates Coordinates:
