Comanche County, County division in southwestern Oklahoma, United States
Description
Comanche County spreads across southwestern Oklahoma and contains the Wichita Mountains and Fort Sill military installation within its borders. The region features mountains, open land, and major military facilities that shape its character and landscape.
History
The county was established in 1901 from lands that previously belonged to Comanche, Kiowa, and Apache nations. This creation marked a turning point in the territory's history and the lives of its inhabitants.
Culture
Fort Sill shapes how people in the area live and work, serving as a center for military expertise and training. Locals connect their daily routines and community stories to this installation and its role in the region.
Practical
Access to the region is provided by multiple highways and a regional airport that connect travelers to surrounding areas. The open landscape makes it easy to navigate and explore different parts of the county.
Did you know?
The Wichita Mountains in the area feature ancient granite formations that go back hundreds of millions of years. These old rocks form a rare landscape in the middle of the prairie and draw nature enthusiasts to explore them.
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Fort Sill
6.6 km
Quanah Parker Star House
16.9 km
Mount Scott
11.5 km
Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
25 km
Lake Lawtonka
11.4 km
Signal Mountain Blockhouse
3.2 km
Great Plains State Park
49.7 kmFort Cobb
49.8 km
Comanche Nation Casino
10 km
Chisholm Trail Casino
45.9 km
Tom Steed Reservoir
49.8 km
Apache Casino Hotel
10.8 km
Mattie Beal House
9.3 kmCharon's Garden Wilderness Area
25.8 km
Southern Plains Indian Museum
50.5 km
Museum of the Great Plains
7.3 km
First Christian Church
8.4 km
Carnegie Library
8.4 km
First United Methodist Church
36.2 km
Brittain-Garvin House
49.1 km
H.C. Chrislip House
48.3 km
Mahoney-Clark House
8.1 km
Chisholm Trail Heritage Center & Garis Gallery of the American West
46.5 km
Holy City of the Wichitas Historic District
15.1 km
Historic Mattie Beal Home
9.3 km
Shepler Square Park
8.3 km
Lawton Federal Building and United States Courthouse
8.7 km
Comanche Red River Hotel Casino
55.5 km
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