Chockie, Oklahoma
Coordinates: 34°34′55″N 95°59′54″W / 34.5820384°N 95.9983261°W
Chockie (formerly Chickiechockie), is an unincorporated community northeast of Stringtown, in Atoka County, Oklahoma. The local post office closed in 1937.
The community was named for Chickie and Chockie LeFlore, daughters of Charles LeFlore, a prominent Choctaw Indian. McAlester-born singer and actress Reba McEntire lived in Chockie for a period of time.[1] U.S. Route 69 passes through Chockie.
References
- ↑ "Atoka County", Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture; retrieved January 2, 2013.
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