Cotton County • County Seat
County seat of Cotton County with agricultural heritage near the Texas border.
Founded in 1912 as the county seat, Walters developed as an agricultural and railroad center.
U.S. Representative (1927–1947); later a federal judge; practiced law in Walters
Lived/worked in Walters
U.S. Representative (1947–1953; 1957–1961); Cotton County attorney; district judge; practiced law in Walters
Lived/worked in Walters
Oscar-winning film actor (Johnny Eager, Shane, 3:10 to Yuma)
Born in Walters
Hall-of-fame college basketball coach (OCU, Texas, OU); grew up and graduated high school in Walters
Grew up in Walters, graduated high school there
U.S. Senator from Oklahoma (1964–1973) and 1976 presidential candidate
Born near Walters
Astronomer; former president of American University
Born in Walters
NFL safety (Vikings); scored a Super Bowl IX touchdown
Born in Walters
Businesswoman; founder, Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women; 1990 GOP nominee for OK Lt. Governor
Born in Walters; raised in Cookietown
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Juried fine art & crafts with purchase awards; seven fine-art categories plus craft awards; strong local participation backed by Oklahoma Arts Council support.
Classic small-town rodeo with bull riding, barrel racing, team roping, breakaway, saddle bronc, pony express & calf scramble; Pink Night on Saturday.
Three-day homecoming celebration with grand entries, contest dancing, drum groups, honor ceremonies, arts & crafts and food vendors.
Cotton County
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1912
1,000 ft
County Seat
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