Home Advertise Search National Business Directory Genealogy Helps Self Storage Lawton, Oklahoma - A self storage directory, like Self Storage Finders, can help you locate a storage unit to fit your needs.

Find Homes for Rent

Look for Great Deals and Coupons **** Footsteps of history **** Community Mottos & Nicknames **** Choose a new Community in Oklahoma **** Choose a new State **** Washington D.C. Our Nation's Capital **** **** **** **** Make Reservations Air, hotel,car **** ****

Welcome to Key to the City's page for Lawton Comanche County, Oklahoma Zip Code The Oklahoma state capital is Oklahoma City. What would you like to know about Lawton Statistics & Facts Location Weather & Climate History & History-related items Lawton historical events. City Attractions Lawton Government Lawton Chamber of Commerce. Lawton Organizations, Churches, and Sports. Lawton Libraries. Lawton Schools. Zip Codes 73501, 73505, 73507 Return to Index Statistics & Facts The population of Lawton is approximately 92,757 (2000). The approximate number of families is 34,622 (1990). The amount of land area in Lawton is 132.456 sq. kilometers. The amount of surface water is 0 sq kilometers. The distance from Lawton to Washington DC is 1283 miles. The distance to the Oklahoma state capital is 79 miles. (as the crow flies) Lawton is positioned 34.60 degrees north of the equator and 98.42 degrees west of the prime meridian. Lawton miscellany. Return to Index Location Lawton location: in southwestern Oklahoma. It is 98 miles to Oklahoma City, 99 miles to Ardmore and 57 miles to Altus. Here is a map page for Lawton Return to Index Climate & Weather The weather in Lawton is seasonal. Here is a current weather page for Lawton. Lawton average annual rainfall is 28 inches per year Lawton average annual precipitation is 36.0 inches per year. Lawton average annual snowfall is 8 inches per year. The average winter temperature is 44 degrees F. The average summer temperature is 81.1 degrees F. Return to Index History & History Related Items Lawton history: Lawton Public Library history page for Lawton and Comanche County. Here is a history page for Lawton. Lawton was founded on the last of the Indian lands in the Oklahoma Territory. The Kiowa-Comanche-Apache Reservation was opened for settlement in 1901. A lottery rather than a "land run" was used to distribute the 160 acre plots of land. A potential landowner would register for the lottery. Registration first opened on 10 July 1901 at fort Sill and El Reno. Around 29,000 hopefuls registered in person at Fort Sill. At least another 135,000 also registered at El Reno. The numbers far exceeded the expectations of the planners of the lottery. The drawing was on 29 July 1901 with only 6,500 lucky "winners." The town of Lawton was founded on 6 August 1901. The name of Lawton came from a Spanish-American war hero, General Henry W. Lawton. He was also one of those who pursued and captured Geronimo in 1886. At first there was no town government, but since Lawton was initially named the county seat, it was ruled by the county. In October 1901, there was an election and the city government was formed. Various types of city government were implemented during the ensuing years. In 1972, the current system was voted into place, that of a charter and the council-manager form of government. Return to Index Attractions Lawton attractions: Lawton is the County Seat for Comanche County. Return to Index Contribute information free or for a small service charge for this community or any other community in the USA Be sure to include the name of the community and its state when contacting Key to the City as you are NOT directly contacting this community. Learn how to advertise on Key to the City Choose a new community in the state of Oklahoma To go to a new state, choose the States page To choose another state, go to the State page. Return to the Top USA City Directory and US City Resource Guide - Key to the City Thanks for visiting Key to the City. Come back again! We'll leave the light on for you! The information on Key to the City is from multiple sources including government, commerce, libraries, individuals and organizations. There is no guarantee of the accuracy or timeliness of the information presented on these pages, therefore, please use at your own risk.   Web www.usacitiesonline.com

Internet Marketing