Tillman County

Tillman County is an administrative division in southwestern Oklahoma that borders Texas. The region spans flat grasslands interspersed with gently rolling hills across its landscape.

The county was established in 1907 during Oklahoma's statehood and was named after U.S. Senator Benjamin Tillman of South Carolina. Before the county was formed, the Medicine Lodge Treaty of 1867 had designated reservations for Kiowa, Apache, and Comanche tribes in the region.

The area maintains connections to Native American tribes who lived here long before European settlement arrived. Visitors can find places and landmarks that reflect how important these communities remain to the local story.

A car is the best way to explore the area since distances between towns can be significant. Visitors will find local services and information about events in towns like Frederick and Tipton.

A former military airfield in the region once trained pilots during World War II to operate specialized training aircraft. This aviation heritage remains visible today, marking the area's contribution to the war effort.

Location: Oklahoma

Inception: 1907

Capital city: Frederick

Shares border with: Kiowa County, Comanche County, Cotton County, Wichita County, Jackson County, Wilbarger County

Website: http://tillmancounty.org

GPS coordinates: 34.38000,-98.92000

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:00