Comanche

Stephens CountyHistoric Community

Population: 1,663
Founded: 1892
Elevation: 1,100 ft

About Comanche

Small town with Native American heritage connections.

What Makes Comanche Special

  • Native American heritage
  • Small town

Notable People

Viola Ford Fletcher

(1914 - 2024)

Oldest known survivor and activist of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre

Born in Comanche

Mae Boren Axton

(1914 - 1997)

Songwriter ("Heartbreak Hotel" for Elvis Presley)

Lived in Comanche during her children's pre-teen years

Jack Speer

(1920 - 2008)

Historian of early science-fiction fandom; coined lasting SF terms

Born in Comanche

Alvin Dark

(1922 - 2014)

MLB shortstop/manager; 1954 NL Rookie of the Year; managed 1968 champion A's

Born in Comanche

Bev Wallace

(1925 - 1977)

NFL halfback (San Francisco 49ers)

Born in Comanche

Ryan Jarrett

(Born 1983)

World champion tie-down roper (PRCA, 2005)

Resides in Comanche

Places in Comanche

Comanche Lake Campground
Campground
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Comanche Lake Campground

Lakeside camping and RV facilities

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Quick Facts

County

Stephens County

Population

1,663

Founded

1892

Elevation

1,100 ft

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