MUSEUM OF THE GREAT PLAINS

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 Museum of the Great Plains in Lawton, Oklahoma, is a museum dedicated to preserving and sharing its region’s rich history and culture. The museum was established in 1975 in an effort to preserve the area’s unique cultural heritage.

The museum offers a variety of exhibits, including natural history displays and interactive exhibits. Visitors can explore the history of the Great Plains and its people, as well as the region’s rich cultural heritage. The museum also houses a research library and archives, where visitors can learn more about the region’s history and culture.

The museum features a variety of interactive exhibits, such as a Plains Indian village where visitors can experience life on the Plains as it was during the 19th century. Visitors can also explore the natural history of the region and take part in educational activities such as bird watching and learning about the environment.

The museum hosts a variety of events and programs throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, and educational programs. The museum also offers a variety of classes and tours for adults and children, as well as special programs for school groups.

The Museum of the Great Plains is open to the public and admission is free. The museum is located in the heart of Lawton, Oklahoma and is open Monday through Saturday from 9am to 5pm and Sunday from 1pm to 5pm.

MUSEUM OF THE GREAT PLAINS is a History Museum in LAWTON OK. US MID #8404000481

The museum is classed as HST (History Museums). 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: $ 751,042 from tax period 201206 (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).
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).
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).
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).

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MUSEUM OF THE GREAT PLAINS AUTHORITY
601 NW FERRIS AVE
LAWTON
OK
73507-5443

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MID # 8404000481
Name MUSEUM OF THE GREAT PLAINS AUTHORITY
Alternate Name MUSEUM OF THE GREAT PLAINS
Classification History Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 731542696
NTEECC A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201206
INCOME 782,326
REVENUE 751,042
LAT/LONG 34.616086, -98.396975
CODES FIPS State Code: 40
FIPS County Code: 031
US Census Tract: 000900
US Census Block: 1039