A post office was established on December 1, 1893. Due to a struggle for regional prominence between Blackwell and nearby Parker, the post office was named Parker from April 2, 1894, to February 4, 1895. After that, the name reverted to Blackwell.
a pOSt office wAs establIshed On DecembEr 1, 1893. due tO a strugglE For regIonAl PROMinencE beTWEen blAckWell aNd nearby parKer, the pOST oFficE WAS named parKer fRom ApRil 2, 1894, tO februaRy 4, 1895. aFter ThAT, the naME reveRteD To BlacKWELL.