If it weren’t Christmas Day, I would have most definitely toured the home.

I don’t think I could have described it any better. “Historic Mattie Beal Home, a 14-room, 2-story residence in Neoclassical Greek Revival style with Baroque ornamentation and Mediterranean roof, was built 1907–1910 by Charles Warren and Mattie Beal Payne,” says the Lawton Heritage Association. But my family was waiting on me so they could open presents and eat that special holiday meal that my mother-in-law cooks every year. I enjoyed the scenic drive, but if it weren’t for the fact that I was on my way to my mother-in-law’s for Christmas, I would have stayed longer to explore this area. And, don’t be surprised if you see cute little critters popping up out of the ground - these are prairie dogs and have made a home at the refuge. It’s very likely to spot buffalo, longhorn cattle, deer, elk if you’re lucky, various species of birds, and more. The Wichita Mountains, located just outside of Lawton towards Fort Sill, comprises over 59,000 glorious acres of scenic views, lakes, trails, and is a perfect place to get away from the city and enjoy the great outdoors.

This is what every outdoor enthusiast is looking for - a place to hike, bike, camp, fish, view wildlife, and even climb a mountain. If you’re an outdoorsy person, this could very well be the most important place you’ll spend most of your time when visiting Lawton.

It was built in 1902 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In that case, I do believe you’ll find this town to be quite interesting, as I did from the old courthouse building to the historic churches with steeples, the high school that looks like a courthouse, and the oldest building in Lawton - the First Presbyterian Church of Lawton - on 8th Street. Whether you are just driving around town or stopping in for a visit and a see, there are quite a few historic buildings to marvel over. Visit The Historic Buildings All Over Town Lawton Historical Church (Photo Credit: Kim Croisant) 1.

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