APACHE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MSM

APACHE, 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 Apache Historical Society Museum (AHSM) is located in the town of Apache, Oklahoma. The museum is operated by the Apache Historical Society, a non-profit organization that aims to preserve and promote the history and heritage of the town and its surrounding areas.

The museum features a collection of artifacts, photographs, documents, and exhibits that showcase the history of Apache and the surrounding region. The exhibits cover a wide range of topics, including the Apache Tribe, the early settlers of the area, the oil boom, and the agricultural and industrial development of the region.

One of the highlights of the museum is a display on the Apache Rattlesnake Festival, an annual event that has been held in the town since 1986. The festival celebrates the town's heritage and features a variety of activities, including a parade, a rodeo, and a rattlesnake hunt.

Another notable exhibit is the Apache Cemetery exhibit, which features photographs and information on the historic cemetery that dates back to the 1800s. The exhibit also includes information on some of the notable individuals buried in the cemetery.

Overall, the APACHE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MSM is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Apache and the surrounding region.

APACHE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MSM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in APACHE OK. US MID #8404000304

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).

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).
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).
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).
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).

Contact APACHE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MSM

APACHE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 101
APACHE
OK
73006

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MID # 8404000304
Name APACHE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name APACHE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MSM
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 730936761
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 34.887234, -98.36553
CODES FIPS State Code: 40
FIPS County Code: 015
US Census Tract: 162200
US Census Block: 2056