Colleges Near Fort Sill
Fort Sill, in Lawton, Oklahoma just south of the base of the Wichita Mountains (90 miles from Oklahoma City), is in an area of pristine beauty and rich military history. Fort Sill, established in 1869 as an Army fort, includes a museum with 26 historical buildings and the grave site of Apache chief, Geronimo. The Army base's proximity to Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge gives military families access to 59,000 acres of natural grasslands that is habitat for a thriving population of bison, elk, deer. The refuge also serves as a recreational area for hunting, hiking, water sports and camping.
Home of the Field Artillery Training Command, Fort Sill has a population of 53,000 military and civilian personnel and family members. The base is well equipped to support its residents and a thriving retiree community with a day care, youth center, commissary, library, bank, and hospital. Recreational facilities include a movie theatre, bowling alley, pool, tennis courts, gym, golf course and auto hobby center.
Fort Sill Colleges and Higher Education Institutions
Fort Sill's higher education opportunities can be found through nearby colleges including Columbia College, Webster University, Central Texas College, University of Oklahoma, Platt College, and Cameron University.
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