Situated nine miles east of the Carter County line, Velma, Oklahoma is in east-central Stephens County. When its post office was established in 1886, the town was named for a local merchant's daughter. The small town incorporated in the mid-1960s. Velma is known for its annual Old Settler's Picnic and Rodeo, which attracts calf ropers from all over the country.
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The Velma, Oklahoma company buys scrap metal. An overview of the company and the types of metal they accept is offered, along with an outline of its services, its location, hours of operation, and contact data.
http://www.sannerpipe.com/
The municipality's official web site announces the town's meeetings, agendas and events, along with a town history and overview of its police, fire and EMS departments, public works, and other municipal services.
http://www.townofvelma.com/
The elementary school and combined middle school and high school campuses are operated by the public school administrative district headquartered in Velma, Oklahoma. Its athletics, extracurricular, and library systems and programs are highlighted, along with a school schedule and other educational resources.
http://www.velma-alma.k12.ok.us/
