Altus, Oklahoma
Upcoming Events in Altus Oklahoma
- Nick Williams Golf Tournament - Altus
- Spirit Sprint Triathlon - Altus
- Great Plains Stampede PRCA Rodeo - Altus
- Jackson County Fair - Altus
- Cotton Pickin' Chili Cookoff - Altus
The Museum of the Western Prairie examines the development of Southwest Oklahoma, the geographic area bounded by the North Fork of the Red River, the 100th Meridian and the Red River. The area, organized in 1873
Altus, OK MuseumsThe Jackson County Courthouse was built in 1910 of native granite. A noticeable feature of the structure is the artful contrast of the red granite foundation, and most remarkable is the size of the granite blocks which undoubtedly has given the structure its stability throughout the years.
Altus, OK Historic CourthousesAltus Army Air Field began training pilots to fly twin-engine aircraft in 1943. At the end of World War II, the Army stopped using the field and it was closed in 1945. The Air Force activated Altus Air Force Base in 1953. A Tactical Air Command troop carrier wing operated from Altus for 10
Altus, OK Military BasesThe Southwest Technology Center provides flexible, quality vocational technical training to high school students and adults as well a business and industrial leaders.
Altus, OK CollegesGo to Google Map of Foss Lake. https://maps.google.com/maps?oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&q=foss+lake&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x87a...
The restored 1920 Rock Island Depot is managed by the Cotton County Arts Council and features Comanche Indian artist's fresco...