Echoes of History: Building 309, Fort Sill Indian School

Getting There

• Walking

  Begin at the Lawton Public Library located at 110 SW 4th St, Lawton, OK 73501. Head south on SW 4th St toward SW Washington Ave. Continue straight for about 0.5 miles until you reach SW Lee Blvd. Turn left onto SW Lee Blvd and walk for another 1 mile. You will pass several local shops and eateries along the way. When you reach the intersection with Fort Sill Blvd, turn right and continue for approximately 0.3 miles until you see the entrance to Fort Sill. Walk through the entrance and follow the road signs toward Building 309, which is located along Unnamed Road. Keep an eye out for directional signs to guide you.

• Public Transport (Bus)

  From the Lawton Public Transit Center located at 8th St & Ferris Ave, take Bus Route 1 heading towards Fort Sill. The bus will take you along a route that passes by several key locations in Lawton. Stay on the bus until you reach the Fort Sill Gate stop. After disembarking, follow the pedestrian path leading into Fort Sill and look for signs directing you to Building 309 along Unnamed Road. The walk from the bus stop to Building 309 is approximately 0.5 miles.

• Bicycle

  If you have access to a bicycle, rent one from a local bike shop or use a bike-sharing service if available. Start at the Lawton Farmers Market located at 3rd St & C Ave. Head east on 3rd St, then take a left onto SW Lee Blvd. Continue along SW Lee Blvd for about 2 miles, enjoying the local scenery. Once you reach the intersection with Fort Sill Blvd, turn right and cycle for about 0.3 miles until you reach the entrance to Fort Sill. Once inside, follow the signs to Building 309 along Unnamed Road.