LAWTON HERITAGE ASSOCIATION

LAWTON, OK

Comanche County Courthouse (Lawton, Oklahoma) Commanche County Courthouse in Lawton, Oklahoma. The building is Comanche’s County’s third courthouse and was constructed 1974-75 to replace the 1939 courthouse.
Comanche County Courthouse (Lawton, Oklahoma) Credit: cmh2315fl

The Lawton Heritage Association (LHA) is a non-profit organization located in Lawton, Oklahoma. It was founded in 1968 with the objective of preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of Lawton and its surrounding areas. The association is dedicated to protecting historical sites, structures, and artifacts that are important to the community.

LHA manages several cultural and historic sites, including the Mattie Beal Home, the Pioneer Townsite, and the Museum of the Great Plains. The Mattie Beal Home is a Victorian-style mansion that was built in 1907 and is open to the public for tours. Pioneer Townsite is a recreated village that showcases the life of early pioneers in the region. The Museum of the Great Plains features exhibits about the natural history, cultural heritage, and archaeology of the Great Plains.

The association also hosts several events throughout the year, including the Heritage Festival, which celebrates the history and culture of Lawton and its surrounding areas. LHA offers educational programs for children and adults, such as field trips, workshops, and lectures. The association is run by a board of directors and is funded through membership fees, donations, and grants. The Lawton Heritage Association plays an important role in preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of Lawton, Oklahoma.

LAWTON HERITAGE ASSOCIATION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in LAWTON OK. US MID #8404000164

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 27,236 from tax period 201306 (YYYYMM).

Comanche County Courthouse (Lawton, Oklahoma) Commanche County Courthouse in Lawton, Oklahoma. The building is Comanche’s County’s third courthouse and was constructed 1974-75 to replace the 1939 courthouse.
Comanche County Courthouse (Lawton, Oklahoma) Commanche County Courthouse in Lawton, Oklahoma. The building is Comanche’s County’s third courthouse and was constructed 1974-75 to replace the 1939 courthouse.
Comanche County Courthouse (Lawton, Oklahoma) Commanche County Courthouse in Lawton, Oklahoma. The building is Comanche’s County’s third courthouse and was constructed 1974-75 to replace the 1939 courthouse.
Lawton Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse (Lawton, Oklahoma) Historic Federal Building and United States Courthouse in Lawton, Oklahoma. The Neo-Classical style courthouse was constructed 1915-17. The post office moved out in the 1960s. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000 (NRHP No. 00000243).
Lawton Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse (Lawton, Oklahoma) Historic Federal Building and United States Courthouse in Lawton, Oklahoma. The Neo-Classical style courthouse was constructed 1915-17. The post office moved out in the 1960s. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000 (NRHP No. 00000243).
Lawton Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse (Lawton, Oklahoma) Historic Federal Building and United States Courthouse in Lawton, Oklahoma. The Neo-Classical style courthouse was constructed 1915-17. The post office moved out in the 1960s. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000 (NRHP No. 00000243).
Lawton Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse (Lawton, Oklahoma) Historic Federal Building and United States Courthouse in Lawton, Oklahoma. The Neo-Classical style courthouse was constructed 1915-17. The post office moved out in the 1960s. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000 (NRHP No. 00000243).
Central Fire Station (Lawton, Oklahoma) Historic 1931 Lawton Central Fire Station in Comanche County, Oklahoma. The ornate facade is constructed of a mix of red, gold and brown brick with cast stone ornamental detail. The Commercial style building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2016 (NRHP No. 16000618).
Central Fire Station (Lawton, Oklahoma) Historic 1931 Lawton Central Fire Station in Comanche County, Oklahoma. The ornate facade is constructed of a mix of red, gold and brown brick with cast stone ornamental detail. The Commercial style building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2016 (NRHP No. 16000618).
Central Fire Station (Lawton, Oklahoma) Historic 1931 Lawton Central Fire Station in Comanche County, Oklahoma. The ornate facade is constructed of a mix of red, gold and brown brick with cast stone ornamental detail. The Commercial style building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2016 (NRHP No. 16000618).
Central Fire Station (Lawton, Oklahoma) Historic 1931 Lawton Central Fire Station in Comanche County, Oklahoma. The ornate facade is constructed of a mix of red, gold and brown brick with cast stone ornamental detail. The Commercial style building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2016 (NRHP No. 16000618).
Old Lawton Carnegie Library (Lawton, Oklahoma) Historic 1922 Lawton Carnegie Library in Comanche County, Oklahoma. The library was constructed with a $20,000 grant from the Carnegie Foundation. An addition was constructed in 1943. The Classical Revival style building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976 (NRHP No. 76001560).

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LAWTON HERITAGE ASSOCIATION
PO BOX 311
LAWTON
OK
73502

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LAWTON HERITAGE ASSOCIATION Information

MID # 8404000164
Name LAWTON HERITAGE ASSOCIATION
Alternate Name LAWTON HERITAGE ASSOCIATION
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 237414972
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201306
INCOME 27,236
REVENUE 27,236
LAT/LONG 34.602664, -98.395212
CODES FIPS State Code: 40
FIPS County Code: 031
US Census Tract: 002500
US Census Block: 2157