Comanche County • Home of Fort Sill
Lawton, Oklahoma, founded on August 6, 1901, is a city with deep military roots, frontier law enforcement legacy, and rich multicultural heritage.
Founded in 1901 during the opening of the Kiowa-Comanche-Apache reservation, Lawton was named after Major General Henry Ware Lawton. The city grew rapidly due to its proximity to Fort Sill.
Poet ("poet laureate of Hawai'i"); grew up in Lawton
Grew up in Lawton
WWII flying ace (27 aerial victories)
Born in Lawton
Pulitzer Prize–winning author (House Made of Dawn)
Born in Lawton
Hugo Award–winning science-fiction author
Raised in Lawton (moved there at age 7)
Renowned rock/country musician; Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Born in Lawton
Film & TV actor (Yellowstone, The High Chaparral)
Born in Lawton
Grammy-nominated jazz trombonist, bandleader
Born in Lawton
3× NBA champion (Chicago Bulls); TV color commentator
Born in Lawton
Country singer-songwriter
Born in Lawton
Film & TV actor (Boardwalk Empire, The Crown)
Born in Lawton
Country singer ("Someone Else's Star")
Born in Lawton
Miss America 2007
Born in Lawton
Professional rodeo competition featuring bull riding, barrel racing, and traditional western events.
Comanche County
90,000
1901
1,109 ft
Home of Fort Sill
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