Scipio, Oklahoma

Scipio is an unincorporated community in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, United States. The community is 12 mi northwest of McAlester.

History
The community was named for nearby Scipio Creek, which was in turn named for the Roman general Scipio Africanus. At the time of its founding, Scipio was located in Tobucksy County, Choctaw Nation. A post office opened at Scipio, Indian Territory on January 24, 1890.