Altus

Jackson CountyHome of Altus AFB

Population: 19,813
Founded: 1901
Elevation: 1,380 ft

About Altus

Rich in Native American history and home to the National Hall of Fame for Famous American Indians.

History

Founded in 1901, Anadarko became the center of Native American culture in Oklahoma, serving as headquarters for several tribal nations.

What Makes Altus Special

  • Native American cultural center
  • Tribal headquarters
  • Indian City USA
  • Cultural museums

Notable People

Kathleen K. Gilmore

(1914 - 2010)

Archaeologist; pioneer in Spanish Colonial archaeology in Texas

Born in Altus

Thomas C. Oden

(1931 - 2016)

Methodist theologian; leading voice in paleo-orthodoxy

Born in Altus

William G. Hamilton

(1939 - 2017)

Famed orthopedic surgeon to ballet dancers (NYCB/ABT)

Born in Altus

Gerard C. "Jerry" Bond

(1940 - 2005)

Geologist/paleoclimatologist known for "Bond events"

Born in Altus

Moon Martin

(1945 - 2020)

Singer-songwriter ("Bad Case of Loving You," "Cadillac Walk")

Born in Altus

Joseph M. Watt

(Born 1947)

Former Chief Justice, Oklahoma Supreme Court; practiced and served as city attorney/judge in Altus

Lived/worked in Altus

Elizabeth Crewson Paris

(Born 1958)

Senior Judge, U.S. Tax Court

Born in Altus

Suzi Gardner

(Born 1960)

Guitarist/singer, co-founder of punk band L7

Born in Altus

Mario Andrés Robinson

(Born 1970)

Realist painter (Art Renewal Center Living Master)

Born in Altus

Gerrid Kendrix

Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 52

Raised in Altus

Places in Altus

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Upcoming Events

Altus Air Show

Altus Air Show

Annual air show featuring military aircraft demonstrations, static displays, and patriotic celebrations.

July 4, 2025
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Altus Air Force Base

Quick Facts

County

Jackson County

Population

19,813

Founded

1901

Elevation

1,380 ft

Nickname

Home of Altus AFB

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