Altus, Oklahoma

Altus, Oklahoma

Founded in 1886, Altus' original name was Frazer and the settlement was located about 2 1/2 miles west of the present site of the city. In 1891, Frazer was flooded and almost washed away. The citizens moved their few remaining belongings, started again in the present site, and changed the name to Altus, which means "altitude" or "high place" in Latin.

Altus has a lot to offer, whether you're looking for a quiet, friendly place to raise a family or an area to spend leisure time hunting and fishing. For entertainment in town, visitors can choose from car shows, arts and crafts shows, antique shows and gun shows throughout the year at the indoor-outdoor community center. The Museum of the Western Prairie exhibits a chronicle of the lively past of southwestern Oklahoma. You can tour the Altus Air Force Base, home of the 97th Air Mobility Wing and C-5 Galaxy (the largest U.S. military plane). From July through September, there's a farmers market with special festivals and civic functions.

Most people will delight in the many diversified opportunities Altus has to offer. A zest for life and an incomparable friendliness are yours to discover in the "City With A Future to Share."

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Attractions near Altus, Oklahoma

Lake Thunderbird Hunting

Hunting is allowed in specific undeveloped areas of the park that have been set aside for deer archery and water fowl hunting...

Homestead Museum
Homestead Museum

Some of the items in the museum came from the people who came by covered wagon to homestead in what is now Ellis County, Okla...

Frisco Depot Museum
Frisco Depot Museum

The Frisco Depot Museum built in 1914 is the third largest depot on Frisco rail lines in Oklahoma. The museum was formed when...

Old Chicken Houses

Once the largest poultry colony west of the Mississippi; many of its chicken houses still remain. Locations at 11007 Jeffo...

Forest Ridge Golf Club

18 holes. ...

Hooper Drug Store - 1906
Hooper Drug Store - 1906

At the corner of Main & Noble you will find Stewart Real Estate and H & R Block. It hasn't always been that way. In 1906 this...

Tonkawa Depot
Tonkawa Depot

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Indian Springs Country Club -Windmill

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 2 days...

WB Bizzell Memorial Library

More than 2.5 million volumes make up 4 special collections housed here. The History of Science collection includes volumes b...

Carnegie Library
Carnegie Library

Perry Carnegie Library was built in 1909 at a cost of $10,000, the exact amount provided in a gift from Pittsburgh steel maga...

Upcoming Events near Altus, Oklahoma

Jr. Rodeo Cowboy Association Rodeo

Start Date: Fri August, 23rd
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Lawton Birthday Celebration

Start Date: Fri August, 2nd
Come and join the birthday celebration of the cities of Lawton and Fort Sill. Festivities include great food and entertainmen...

Annual PRCA Rodeo of Champions

Start Date: Fri August, 30th
Annual PRCA event that includes calf roping, steer wrestling, bareback bronc riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding and bar...

Annual Mayor's Blues Ball

Start Date: Fri August, 30th
This Labor Day weekend don't miss the Annual Mayor's Blues Ball. The music begins Friday evening and ends at midnight on Sund...

MRCA Rodeo Finals

Start Date: Fri August, 30th
FRIDAY CHECK IN ALL DAY with PERFORMANCE 7:00PM (Rough Stock, Barrels, Poles and Goats) SAT 9:00AM ALL Roping and Chute Do...

Town Wide Garage Sale

Start Date: Fri August, 30th
Hinton Annual Town wide Garage Sale - Labor Day Weekend! Over 100 Garage Sales plus Sidewalk Sales. Also visit historic and...

World's Largest Garage Sale and Summer Fest

Start Date: Fri July, 12th
All booths outdoors under tree canopy. Security provided. Booth spaces are 20' x 20' with electricity available. Contact t...

Carnegie Roundup Club Rodeo

Start Date: Fri July, 12th
From team roping to barrel racing and bull riding, there is something for everyone. Parade on Saturday begins on Main Street ...

Kiwanis Rodeo

Start Date: Fri July, 19th
One of Oklahoma's longest running rodeos ( 1931), this annual IPRA rodeo includes a downtown parade on Saturday at 5:00pm. Ro...

THIRD WEEKEND - The Mangum Mountie Riding Club is believed to have organized from a little group that started around 1926. The Mounties participate in activities throughout the year competing for trophies in the Grand National Horsemanship Association. In the past, the Mangum Mounties have received first and second place trophies in both parades and drill teams and have had several members win playday saddles. The Mounties host a 3 day rodeo the third weekend in June with nightly performances featuring such events as bareback, saddle bronc, calf roping, steer wrestling, bull riding, girls barrel racing, open team roping, junior barrel racing and a calf scramble each night for children 12 and under. Other rodeo related activities include a rodeo kickoff parade, western dress contests and dances the last two night of the rodeo. The Old Settlers parade is also held the last day of the rodeo and a free barbecue for the settlers is held on the courthouse lawn after the fiddlers contest and other activities of a pioneer theme.
Mangum Mounties Rodeo and Pioneer Reunion

Start Date: Fri June, 14th
THIRD WEEKEND - The Mangum Mountie Riding Club is believed to have organized from a little group that started around 1926. Th...

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