Downtown Lawton Walking Tour and East Side | LAWTON, OKLAHOMA | RD 35

[@dulciehardy5497]

Omg, I remember Arnell Sims!!! He was so sweet😁Thanks for the video, I was trying to find some footage and look back where I grew up. I'm glad I came across your video thanks for sharing. I wish you had more like them I'll check it out and see.

[@RogueDog89]

I have fond memories of growing up in Lawton. I'm glad this resonates with someone and someone else knows what i was referencing. Cheers!

[@littlejimmy7402]

I enlisted in the Army 1986. I was stationed there from 86-89, back in the heyday of Malls and MTV. Yeah, I can't explain it either. Lawton has been special to me ever since. The lakes, Medicine Park, Meers. So many great memories, there's something about the sky in Oklahoma. I live near KC now, so not that far away, but the sky just isn't the same. I remember being outside for Physical Training (PT) early in the morning when the sun is thinking about getting up. All the colors would start to show, I swear it looked like the skies from "Vanilla Sky".

[@RogueDog89]

Nice memories. Thanks for watching!

[@KentPetersonmoney]

My dad was stationed there 92-96. I went to 4 elementary schools there.

[@Justin-Hill-1987]

Lawton, Oklahoma is the birthplace of Stephen Hillenburg (1961-2018), a marine biologist and the creator of Nickelodeon's most popular cartoon, SpongeBob SquarePants, who got his start in animation working with animator Joe Murray writing some episodes for Rocko's Modern Life in 1993.

[@jdblufish5363]

Any body remember Lucill's icecream parlor back in the 70's?

[@patbrooks9823]

I do. Was actually spelled LaSill's. On 2nd Street. Later on, Joe Farley took over and made it a warehouse. Don't know what it is now.

[@bruceblackwell2205]

And if you're going down around the road you'll find a restaurant called meeres

[@RogueDog89]

I'm well aware.

[@Deacon_T]

TY for posting this video , I haven't been back to Lawton since early 80's. I was born at Lawton memorial and raised across the street 14th from Harmon park. I was hoping to see if the jd pool's house was still there. My old home has been pretty much gutted and lots of water damage. Ron's Steven stadium was active in the 60's and 70's. Grade school jamboree football and Central Jr. High practice and home games.good old days.

[@HkFinn83]

The dying mall is one is the most depressing experiences you can have in these medium sized down on their luck towns. Lawton, like anywhere, is full of mostly good people, god willing some new industry or something springs up and breathes some life into the place

[@jacquelineglitter4328]

The malls are going under in Tucson. I think it's like that everywhere.

[@KBelh]

I've lived all over the United States. I've also traveled all over Europe. Lawton captured my heart like no other place I've ever lived. My heart broke when we left.

[@RogueDog89]

I have a lot of great memories there. Thanks for watching.💗

[@surlif]

I have carried wonderful memories of Lawton, Oklahoma for over 4 decades now.

[@outlandish.history]

The amount of History in Lawton/Ft. Sill is fascinating

[@RogueDog89]

It does have a rich history.

[@errorsofmodernism7331]

If you like Lawton you will love Harvey IL or Gary IN for their diversity

[@bruceblackwell2205]

Most of it is strip bars I was right up around that part of town and a lot of military it's number one training base for the army and most of it is strip bars it was back in the seventies anyway I don't know what's down there now I haven't been down there since 1986

[@RogueDog89]

Most of those old strip clubs and seedy joints either burned down or went out of business. Lawton is half empty now and that goes for half the houses in the neighborhoods as well.

[@IncineRand]

I was born in Fort Sill and raised in Lawton; it was kind of a dump but I still have fond memories of it. I went to Tomlinson Junior High where we played football in Ron Stephens Stadium which was literally just a few blocks from my childhood home, graduated from Lawton High in 2004. I hung out with my friends at the Lawton Central Mall where we played Yugioh through all hours of the day. Braum's was/still is the best burger/shake joint I've ever had and was the hardest thing to let go of when I moved to Utah with my family 5 years ago. We came back to Lawton in July 2020 to bury my mother in accordance to her wishes to be laid to rest near HER mother in the Highland Cemetery. It was a rather bittersweet time but it was wonderful to see all of our old family friends who came to the service who still live there and catch up :)

[@jayttse]

Lol I went there too

[@jayttse]

I went to Lawton high at night when Tomlinson fell threw

[@francisebbecke2727]

My grandfather was a Sooner, but never attended OU. You know what I mean My mom grew up in Lawton and my parents met there. I did some Army Reserve tours there, Loved Mt Scott. Great memories.

[@kathleenbryant7334]

OMG! This just popped up and I wanted to defend my old hometown....but you are right. I moved to Texas in 1996. Grew up in Lawton and loved riding the bus to downtown in the 60s. There were 3 theaters downtown. We loved walking the streets window shopping, stopping at Ray's Pharmacy to get a hamburger and sundae, watching go-go dancers in the windows of bars. After Urban Renewal bulldozed our downtown, we lost our center. I was on the City Council from 1992-1994 and there was quite a struggle to move our city forward. The old farts won and the future of Lawton lost. It's a ghost town.

[@robbjmc2]

I graduated from LHS in 1984 (so I went to school in what is now "City Hall," but in the '80s, it was Central Junior High) ... and I also worked in that mall. I honestly never would've offered up the word "bustling" for this town, not even then. The mall might have been ... well, lively from time to time with teens coming through. I will say that I am surprised it has slowed to a crawl, since the local military base has taken on, not lost, a lot of soldiers. Ft. Sill is so full of new buildings that I barely recognize it when I drive through.

[@RogueDog89]

Thanks for the reply Robbjmc2. I spent many summers ther as a kid and just remember the town being more prosperous. Didn't the government do some sort of a military drawdown in the 90's sometime and cut a lot of the operations that went on at Ft. Sill? I thought that was part of what helped kill a lot of the business. That and Walmart in my opinion. Cheers man! 😀

[@robbjmc2]

@@RogueDog89 Well, yes, Central Mall helped kill downtown, and the Walmarts, as they tend to do, helped kill the mall and small businesses all over town. There was a big shutdown of military bases, but Ft. Sill actually benefitted from this because many soldiers from elsewhere were diverted there. I can only guess that Ft. Sill (with literally hundreds of new buildings on post) has become more self-sufficient? I have not been there since February of this year (and it's probably been many years since I visited before that). The family that I still have there are potentially leaving soon. It's tough to go back because it does seem emptier than I remember, but maybe that's a case of leaving for a big city and reality not living up to nostalgia.

[@jefferyorton1723]

I went to Central in the early 90's. All I remember is violence and drugs. Lol

[@BB1-l2k]

LHS Class of '85 here.

[@RogueDog89]

Thanks for watching!

[@jeffoff7795]

I spent a lot summer vacations there too, and I have such great memories. It's my father's hometown. I named my son Lawton.

[@kiveon]

He only showed the run down areas of Lawton. It may be small compared to LA or Houston, but it has a population of 100 thousand. It has Ft Sill. 3 hospitals and a large clinic on Ft Sill. He did not show the west side of town where all the businesses and action is. It is boring, but then the cost of living is cheap.

[@billbutler6926]

He did not go to the refuge either.

[@RogueDog89]

Look at the next video.

[@Meatrocket69]

I lived on the westside of lawton a few years ago (summit ridge apartments for those who know the area). Even on that side of town there were a few shootings at the apartments i lived at which were fairly nice definitely not a project type building. Also a meth lab exploded at a really nice house down the street. the whole city of lawton is messed up.

[@mamalouise1947]

Yeah Lawton is a garbage little town.

[@billydhodges]

I TOTALLY agree with you. He did a CRAPPY job if he was trying to truly educate about Lawton. I lived there for over 25 years and left him a pretty scathing comment you may appreciate reading. Have a great day.

[@pepperman2385]

The Bank First at 5:40 was Security Bank and Trust up until sometime in the 90's or 2000's. My grandfather worked there almost his entire adult life. He was a Loan Officer for many years, back when loans were given on a mans word and a handshake. I remember as a kid running around in the basement, where the vaults as well as the employee break area were. At one time they had a fully staffed kitchen to feed the workers since money was tight back then, even for bank employees. My grandfather retired as a Vice President right about the time they sold the bank. I lost him a few years back but I will always have fond memories of that building.

[@RogueDog89]

Thats a great piece of history. I'm glad you shared your memory of your dad. Thanks for watching.

[@yvonnejones8286]

I graduated from Lawton High School in 1954. It looks better now than it did then. I did like Ft Sill, and it was where I met my husband as a young Lt.

[@pinkscorpion3295]

I was born there and still love going to Ft . Sill and the medicine park , whenever I come up from Dallas . Btw . Legendary actress , Joan Crawford ,is from Lawton . Her child hood home is still there .

[@TheMjcal123]

I know back in the late 70's early 80's I was stationed their , has really gone down hill was their September 2020 keep your pistol handy and im not kidding folks any thanks for sharing your trip

[@RogueDog89]

Thanks for watching! Yeah, there are some dodgy spots for sure.

[@tonytrevino3204]

I went to school with Arnell Simms. He was Lawton High Schools mascot. Everyone who knows Arnell loves him.

[@andrewmcgee5060]

Used to be stationed there, got the hell outta dodge real quick after my 4 years of service.

[@lisaforrest6603]

Did I miss the east side in this video? All I saw was the downtown area that is still considered the west.

[@robertmartinez4174]

my father was stationed in Lawton at Ft Sill before he was deployed to Europe during WWII.

[@chowboy22]

You do hate Lawton. Selective filming, story telling and editing to make a crap town look 100x crappier than it is.

[@dorapreston9928]

you want to see a crap town visit Stockton, Calif. lol

[@RogueDog89]

Lawton has a certain charm but over all it sucks donkey balls. There I said it. The end. Lawton sucks. It’s not anyones fault really except the good ol boys club that has been running into the ground for years.

[@pinkscorpion3295]

@@RogueDog89 sad for you to say that about my birth town . Everyone can feel proud of where they came from .

[@jefferyorton1723]

@@pinkscorpion3295 No. Nobody should feel proud for something they had absolutely nothing to do with. Pride comes from achievement, not from where you were randomly plopped out of a uterus. I grew up there between Cache and Roger's Lane in the 80s and it was indeed a messed up place. Lots of violence and theft and the cops and district attorney were corrupt AF. Be proud of what you do, not that nonsense.

[@jefferyorton1723]

@@dorapreston9928 fr fr

[@patkirby1056]

Lawton will always be home to me no matter where I am. And I’m proud to say that.

[@dkmcbigsley]

As someone who has to go there a few times a year for work I am not sure if I'm more surprised this video got made or that I watched it 😂. I struggle to find much of anything good to say about the place personally 🤷

[@RogueDog89]

It was way cooler when I was a kid. My family has always lived there and never left. Most of my videos are primarily about living in Vietnam but I went for a visit a few years ago and thought why not do a vlog about a place I had a lot of good memories growing up as a kid. It’s funny that this video is actually my highest viewed video. No one cares much about my videos adventuring in Southeast Asia. 🤣

[@8475143117]

I did basic training here back in 1983, stationed here from 1985~1986, now a REFUGEE from Kommufornia and I choose to make Lawton our home. Lawton is not a pretty town but but it isn't really bad here and does have its positive side... Very happy to be here...

[@gstevens6948]

Born and raised there, glad to get out of there…

[@elenabelh9193]

I lived in Lawton Oklahoma for most of my life and LOVED it. I would go back in a heartbeat. Lawton will always be home to me, I would love to move back there some day. Lawton Oklahoma is and will always be the most beautiful and breathtaking place on earth!

[@ImportedRain]

Nah not in like 10 years

[@lincolnguy1483]

You must have been dropping acid. Lawton is a cesspool. 😟

[@RogueDog89]

Not that day but I’ve done my fair share.

[@TheSilentEntity]

Lmfao why is you sitting here lying

[@patbrooks9823]

"Beautiful and breathtaking" LOL. Did you work for Ron Kirby?

[@mplscarsales6652]

Can you do a video of Duncan city right next to that please ,thinking of moving here as well

[@RogueDog89]

I'd love to but I probably won't be back for a loooong time. Moving to Nam.

[@patbrooks9823]

I would definitely recommend Duncan over Lawton.

[@simchawait261]

Im from lawton! This brings back so many memories

[@RogueDog89]

Awesome! Thanks for watching.

[@wheelerj1994]

I was born and raised in Lawton. I hate it there (other than the wichita mountains) I moved to Norman real quick once I got a chance.

[@pinkscorpion3295]

Sorry you feel that way Because it still has rich history there . The medicine park is beautiful . Btw , I was born there too . I love Oklahoma.

[@ke5med]

Grew up in Lawton technically class of 98 Mac, but had enough credits graduated summer 97

[@outlandish.history]

Class of 98 at LHS

[@Deacon_T]

The old Lawton High School became Central Jr High then asbestos abatement shut it down. Then became city hall.

[@RogueDog89]

Thank you for watching.

[@rdnelson4287]

I was first at Ft. Sill/Lawton in 83. Lawton was a shit hole then. I spent four years there in the mid to late 90s. Lawton was a shit hole then too. I guess nothing much has changed.

[@raynieschroeder303]

The Ron Stephens Stadium is actually being fixed up the part that is broke/is a hole is being fixed

[@neighborhoodgoblinman]

When will it be done? They've been working on it since I was in elementary school, and I'm in my 20s now.

[@RogueDog89]

LOL!

[@FlyingPringleJJ]

@@neighborhoodgoblinman Hole is still there, but now it’s been rebuilt on the edges to be kind of a doorway. I guess they couldn’t afford to fill it in all the way!

[@adamwhite202]

Would Lawton Oklahoma be good town to move too?

[@raynieschroeder303]

@@adamwhite202 yes and no in my point of view I would say no because I personally don’t like it but in your point of view you may love it…

[@mebsadventures3757]

Ahh my old stopping ground

[@valorrabbit]

The Central Mall has almost no stores now. And has a FISTA center where Sears used to be.

[@williammeszaros1671]

Is the hotel Lawton there yet stayed there in Christmas 1964 while at Ft Sill Bill

[@jesslavold1041]

I was at ft sill in 1978 it was a nice little town with good selection of wild bars & a roller rink 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Sticky6Ft]

The roller rinks has been turned into a Korean church

[@shadowwolf9503]

I did my Basic and AIT at Ft Sill in 82. I had 3 off base passes. Went straight to 1st street- after being told by my Drill Sgts to NOT go there lol ! The bars were wild for sure ! And there was no shortage of "Working girls" wanting a "date". They were walking the street in herds ! For only $35 they would take you back to a local hotel and get real friendly, real fast ! I'll admit, my 18 year old self did spend some time with them on every visit I had in that friendly little town.

[@stellaandes759]

Forty years ago, my husband and I bought a house in Lawton for $10,500. It might be worth twice as much today.

[@terminator_plays_games8823]

Yeah that new city hall was an old central jr high school i went there in 2000 to 2002 before they built there new building next to lawton senior high school me and my parents lived in lawton since 1991 i moved out in 2011 it has changed alot when i lived there when i lived there we had one walmart kmart Montgomery ward gibson no target or academy

[@troycet1]

Quality of life waaay better in the sixties and seventies than now. Sadly.

[@RogueDog89]

yep.

[@martindavidson1640]

this only showed a small amount of ehat lawton is today. i can tell from this that you did not enjoy your time here and look down on lawton and those if us that call it home. we are no different from anything other city in America. i can ride around OKC or Dallas and show you only the run down side of them as well.

[@RogueDog89]

I did enjoy my time there Martin. Watch more closely. I do give Lawton credit and I like Lawton I just think the city leaders of the past few years haven’t done the best job of making it a livable safe place to be for everyone. It’s just my opinion and I’m glad you commented. Thanks for watching. Maybe this can open a wider discussion on how to make Lawton more desirable. 🍻

[@martindavidson1640]

@@RogueDog89 as you can tell i live here in lawton and have since i got out of the army in the mid 90s. my wife is from Lawton South side. we travel a lot and have thought of moving to places like Dallas and even OKC but in the end we enjoy Lawton and the area around it. i do agree that city council (aka the good ol boys) have not done all that they could to improve lawton and invite more industry into the area. they, like most politicians only care about what they can put in their own pockets. we have so much good to offer from Cameron university to the great plans vo-tech for education and recreation as the park and lake latonka. we also have many great festivals throughout the year. if your intent was to show the city councils failure to keep lawton updated i feel that you failed as you did not mention that during your comments. you did mention about all the "shit kicker" bars and pawn shops but not the city council.

[@RogueDog89]

I’ve lived in Lawton as well. Many summers and graduated from Eisenhower. I do think Cameron is a great school. I was visiting for a week. I didn’t make it to the better parts of town. Sorry I missed that. Have a great day.

[@martindavidson1640]

@@RogueDog89 feel free to hit me up when your in town next time. ill buy you a beer

[@RogueDog89]

Sounds good man! Cheers!

[@Dee.C]

I have lots of memories at Ron Stephens Stadium and the Playhouse in the Park , or Lawton Community Theater , depending on the era you grew up near it . I have seen so many changes , for the worst if you ask me , in Lawton . I lived there as a kid and walked all over it . I would not walk through the best neighborhoods there. The mall is dying , not many shops open now . I remember it being the place to shop in its hay day.

[@RogueDog89]

It’s used to be pretty good. Now it’s just sad.

[@OldManGlitch]

the Old Lawton High school was Central Junior High, it was a good school then, when I returned to Lawton after my dad retired from the Army in 1968. I left Lawton in 1975 land never moved back. But my folks continued to live there until a couple of years ago, when my mom finally passed. That town has been on a downward spiral for years. I miss my folks, but not that town, ever.

[@dorapreston9928]

Hey now we have come up in the world... our church's now out number the strip bars!!!

[@lukehodson9625]

I’m moving to Lawton to work on Fort Sill. Anything exciting for a 21 year old?

[@RogueDog89]

Depending on what your poison is. There are plenty of watering holes in town. Most of the clubs closer to the base can be dodgy though. More crime in that area. There are some family friendly sports bars on the east side and west side of town. Lawton Speedway is fun to check out in the summer. OKC and Whichita Falls TX isn’t far if you want more choices. As far as that there isn’t much else to do unless you are heavily involved in the church.

[@lindagarrett9470]

No not a whole lot for 21, just bars. Stay off cache rd...real dicey, especially in the evenings.

[@alantubbs5113]

We have great restaurants, 2 big casinos (with concerts, Kansas and America coming) and the Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge (with Buffalo and Texas Longhorns). Reasonable rent and constitutional carry (firearms) to keep the bad guys in check!

[@jayttse]

I loved Lawton in the late 80s and 90s some good folks in Oklahoma Lawton's nice prices for rent

[@harrytazzia4133]

Surprise, all K Marts have closed…not just Lawton.

[@RogueDog89]

Yeah, I'm aware.

[@davena4Jesus]

I helped closed down sears at the mall back a few years ago

[@RogueDog89]

Bummer. They should build a new downtown.

[@davena4Jesus]

@@RogueDog89 i agree lawton had so much appeal. But the people here are soooo bad on the stuff. I've forever been changed all jokes asside

[@SomeplaceOrAnother]

Interesting vlog 👍 beautiful sunset

[@RogueDog89]

Thanks for watching!!! Check out my SOUTHEAST ASIAN videos! Cheers brother!

[@BrigitteCoffman]

Thank you for this video. My Mom still lives there. My 2 sisters went to Eisenhower. One still lives there to be near our MOM. I lived there from 1975 till 1979, age 19-23. I worked at Mad Dog on Cache Road from 1977-1979. Those were my best time. Moved to Tulsa in 1979, because grass was greener in Tulsa. I am still here and I love Tulsa. Been here 42 years. When I now visit Lawton, I find it disgusting. Was great seeing your video. I have not been back since 2004. My favorite moments was at Mt. Scott (alone).

[@RogueDog89]

I graduated from Eisenhower in 98. I also have a video about Mt. Scott and the Wichita Mountains. Thanks for watching, I'm glad I brought back good memories for you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/baKoo5KbYpmkpLc

[@cartersimmons697]

I was born Timothy James White and my mother was Barbra Jone Permansu and she was from Lawton or Walters Oklahomaand I was just getting a feel by your videos where my ancestors were from.

[@alfonsoflores6089]

Thanks 👍 a lot for giving me the heads up on staying out of the bars, plan to visit and check out the housing prices Las Vegas lake Mead is about to go bone dry in 2032 need to relocate and buy land and house

[@thatonefae]

I need to get back down there for a visit

[@RogueDog89]

You didn’t miss much.

[@blang8127]

Thank you...wondered why houses so cheap

[@nathankeirns229]

i am moving there any way you could help me with what i am looking at see how bad the homes are i will pay

[@RogueDog89]

Pay?

[@RogueDog89]

I only accept Bitcoin

[@briannotafan3368]

went to lawton once during basic training went to a bar had one beer then back to post

[@gasmangrowshow2231]

WTF is this clown talking about. The old CMS was the old LHS has been totally remodeled. The new 2nd street project. the new 82 st project. He ONLY showed the old run down stuff nobody goes to. You can tell he grew up broke on the south side.

[@RogueDog89]

100% true. You have me figured out completely. 🤣

[@gasmangrowshow2231]

@@RogueDog89 or just a HATER

[@RogueDog89]

You honestly think the mini malls on the west side of town make Lawton a great place to live? Walmart destroyed almost all of the locally owned businesses, the. Fort Sill reduced their involvement in the city, followed by Dollar General sucking up the rest of the mom and pop stores. High crime, no sidewalks, dangerous roads, poverty and a county government that gives two shits about their citizens. Not a hater, I just see how I town I once loved and WAS a nice place, go into the shitter and none of y’all can convince me otherwise. Luckily Cameron is a pretty good school. Just about the only thing Lawton has going for it… oh yeah, and Wayne’s.

[@patbrooks9823]

For those that live there and love it; only natural. You were raised there. You raised your kids, etc. It's home. I know folks from West Texas that love it for the same reasons. But no one who moves there feels that way. I grew up in Comache County. You went to Lawton for movies, stores, clubs, and so on. But living there? I lived there for a year and it left such an impression on me, I left Oklahoma and never moved back.

[@RogueDog89]

Exactly.

[@tonytaylor4472]

i dont know man i thought you would have liked the fact that you can get more thai food , korean food , authentic mexican food , i cant argue with any of what you have in you video but lawton has grown. I still think lawton is great to grow up in with the many different cultures represented in the town. Champs , Mikes same place same owner , hell go for lunch same folks a lot older. could gave john and cooks a mention. but yeah for the area you showed we all know you were right. the gong show, phil , lex now that has been awhile lol

[@RogueDog89]

I like everything more or less. I’m open minded. I cover different cultures but I can still hang with my own. Sure Lawton isn’t the worst. I don’t hate Lawton. I guess this video was meant to spotlight how the town has declined and the shitty decisions city leaders have made over the years. Honestly my intent is for the city leaders to see this, get really pissed off at my criticism and actually do something to make Lawton a decent town again. Everyone gets all defensive about Lawton until they really think about it. There’s always is “it’s a good town, but....”

[@tonytaylor4472]

@@RogueDog89 cant argue about the shitty bar , but they did have worse. safe travels

[@RogueDog89]

I walked in there once and some greasy piece of shit biker was referring to bar tender as “Hey Hooker!” Every time he wanted to order another beer. Fuck him.

[@jaypee7632]

Looks like the streets are clean

[@audreylentz-qx2bo]

You said your mom went too high school there,did she know,Tommy,Butch,and Leonard Knowles?? That's my cousins,I live here now!! Miss Audrey

[@RogueDog89]

Mom passed away in 2017.

[@suzanneballou97]

My husband and I are moving to Lawton in June, from Lubbock, TX.

[@brandoncollins1225]

Why?

[@suzanneballou97]

@@brandoncollins1225 One reason is I’ve lived in Lubbock for 10 years, for 6 years before that I lived in Midland. Originally from The Hudson Valley in NY. Only thing that kept me in Lubbock was my elderly Dad, who has just recently passed away. Secondly, we have family in Lawton. Time to move on.

[@brandoncollins1225]

@@suzanneballou97 Just be safe. I grew up there. It was a horribly violent place then and it's only gotten worse. The Wichita Mountains are nice. Make sure you make your way out to Meers for one of the best burgers you've ever had.

[@suzanneballou97]

@@brandoncollins1225 We drove up there this past weekend to check out our new place. We did stop in Meers for burgers! They were great!

[@diamonddavemusic]

So, I guess you've been in Lawton a few months now,...what do you think about it? I'm considering moving to Oklahoma, but I haven't decided on exactly where just yet.

[@scratchingthesurface5589]

Arnell Sims? THE Arnell Sims who was the Lawton High Wolverine mascot in about 1988??? Stahhhp.

[@ddave7026]

I liked the city. Went to a Army graduation. Nice little town. Had no problems with the locals. They had everything you basically need.

[@wowo6460]

you didn't even show the whole town the westside?

[@RogueDog89]

What? Minimalls and Target? Not much there either.

[@RogueDog89]

Cameron is nice.

[@robertmartinez4174]

these sort of communities are more about relationships & friendships more than they are about places.

[@RogueDog89]

Exactly.

[@spawn4death448]

I grew up in lawton and still live here sadly this place is a dump and continues to fall farther and father down the slope due to shady congress folks...

[@tavi_elli]

I am going to a basic training graduation. Is there any means of transportation in the Lawton area such as uber Or I would have to rent a car?

[@RogueDog89]

Rent a car. There used to be a cab service but I’m not sure if it runs anymore. The bud is decent for what it is but it doesn’t go many places.

[@adamwhite202]

I blame gang in Lawton

[@pinkscorpion3295]

That’s very sad because I was born there . It’s still one of my favorite travels . Anywhere you go there’s a problem with every city . I’m in Dallas with high gang rates . But I still love Lawton and it’s exhibits and casinos . Maybe things will change . We only hope .

[@MrAnQ2]

@3:10,, when you talk about the down fall of lawton,, look what they have made on the west side and downtown.. Like 2nd st.. and cache rd. I was born at CCMH and iv seen it come and go. Lawton is getting bigger.. and more moneys coming in... but the COPs r still the shit ass people i grew up with... AND new shit ass cops from around the way.. #LAWTONHIGH99

[@jefferyorton1723]

I grew up there. And it's Texas Chicken throughout the Middle East too.

[@vc3382]

I went to Ft. Sill for basic and AIT back in 1994. I remember Lawton very well and miss her very much, I'll be back in due time to see my old stomping grounds......

[@RogueDog89]

Thanks for watching. Yeah, Ft Sill is neat.

[@jennyb6600]

Honestly, you showed the worst places.

[@patbrooks9823]

He didn't go down Fort Sill Boulevard/11th Street .

[@jacquelineglitter4328]

I kind of like the small town vive.

[@RogueDog89]

I do too.

[@jgrefphenreed71]

As someone who is planning to move here, you really made me wonder if it was a good idea. Thankfully, love is blind as I'm moving to be near my GF and future wife.

[@RogueDog89]

Let me know how it turns out. ❤️

[@adventureseeker9800]

On the up side, it's listed as one of the cheapest places in the U.S. to find a cheap apartment bordering on $500 a month. On the down side, if you had normal or low blood pressure, the boredom would drop your BP to Z-E-R-O and you'd flatline before walking out your front door.

[@kofibabone725]

Ok you got me changing my mind about move here 🤣

[@wallacewhitmore872]

Why didn’t you show the good parts of town? You literally filmed the worst part of town. Pretty lame

[@RogueDog89]

I think this part of town is by far not the worst. What’s a good part of Lawton? I can think of maybe over by Pecan Valley or the neighborhood just due west of Lawton High. That’s about it.

[@wallacewhitmore872]

@@RogueDog89 well we were thinking of moving there and we have seen videos of nice neighborhoods, nice homes. It’s hard to argue with someone who has been there when I have yet to visit the area but I’ve seen some real nice parts of town west of Lawton country club. By the sounds of your video I should scratch Lawton off my list of potential places to live it seems like that’s what your saying

[@RogueDog89]

@@wallacewhitmore872 That's not really what I'm implying. Lawton isn't a horrible place. My intent isn't to slag the town off. I do however think there are better towns to move to. My main gripe with Lawton is the lack of things to do. Basically if you aren't in the army, heavily involved with thew local church or just like to get drunk all the time at the towns many bars, then there isn't much to do in Lawton. Medicine Park is better or a lot of people live in Elgin or Cache.

[@wallacewhitmore872]

@@RogueDog89 well I’m nearing retirement but if I need things to do I’d go to OkC And I like the idea of being close to Wichita mountains. Other than that I’m looking for the quiet life and the low low housing costs but if it isn’t safe I’d sure like to know Any recommendations on where to live in Lawton or would you say just don’t do it?

[@RogueDog89]

@@wallacewhitmore872 I have some family in Terrel and they seem to like it. Duncan is ok too I hear. Just Lawton is kinda rough.

[@outlandish.history]

Wow, it's a great place to be from but not a great place to live. I ran all over that town as a kid.

[@davena4Jesus]

You was in my backyard at ron stadium

[@RogueDog89]

Yup

[@ayoutubechannel3813]

Spongebob's creator was born in the city of Lawton.

[@RogueDog89]

That’s pretty awesome!!!

[@pinkscorpion3295]

That’s awesome

[@stellaandes5521]

You're very helpful. My husband and I moved to Lawton in 1971 and bought a house our first week there. We paid $10,500 for it. I'd been considering buying a house there to rent to military families. We were only there for 18 months. We've moved many more times since those days and lived in lots of other states. I'm always looking at real estate, and Lawton is one of the places I've looked. Our kids and grandkids are all nearby now in another state some distance away; I know I wouldn't go to live far from them to live alone. My husband died three years ago. So I would truly be alone. I worked very briefly at Discount 425 Furniture, which I'm certain is now defunct. I remember the McDonald's on Gore having yellow lights to ward off the bugs, and there was no indoor seating. When we moved to Lawton, we made up our minds before arriving there that we were going to love it, and we did. Thanks so much for your insight about present day Lawton.

[@RogueDog89]

You’re welcome. I remember a lot from when I was a kid. I remember seeing the ruins of Dodo Park and the other drive in good place. Charlie’s. As a kid my cousins and I would drive up to Wayne’s for a cheeseburger and lime Dr Pepper. Deeeeelish!!! Thanks for watching and please share if you like. ❤️

[@kevinbanks2062]

Thanks Dyl for the tour. Fuck I need to get out of Minneapolis for awhile. Take care and hope to see you soon.

[@RogueDog89]

Yeah brother , do it! Just get out to the country or a nice park. It helps.

[@RogueDog89]

I love you.

[@mplscarsales6652]

Lol I’m in Minneapolis too thinking of moving here .houses to expensive in Minneapolis

[@RogueDog89]

Lawton is cheap.

[@mplscarsales6652]

@@RogueDog89 I’m hearing it’s high crime city but when I see it on KZbin or anything else it seems to be low crime compared to Mpls Mn and definitely way less then Houston Texas or Tijuana Mexico what I’m used too . Just appears to be lots of methheads there ? Is Duncan any better ? Trying to grow a family in a nice area .

[@charlesallen9693]

Wow

[@RogueDog89]

Thank you.

[@rustymason3860]

Brought here by a search for Dan Bell Dead Mall Series.

[@RogueDog89]

SWEET! I LOVE HIS CHANNEL! Check out my Vietnam vids. Cheers man. Thanks for watching!

[@JordanDaBoogiemaane98]

Ain't watch the video yet but based on the title and I don't see the lie

[@crisn565]

I need Jesus rn. I’m suppose to go to fort sill. Please tell me there’s something to do there. Or around? I’ll take just about anything. Drop them in my comment response below please 🙏🏼

[@RogueDog89]

There is plenty of Jesus in Lawton brother. Don't you worry. They have every flavor of Jesus. Hey you know what? Lets give out a big "Jesus Croist" whatayasay???? "JESUS CROIST" Yeah, brother this is a very religious town. You'll have no problem finding people of the same faith.

[@RogueDog89]

and thanks for watching!

[@babypicassoeisenstein]

0:52 - do you mean to be so fkn terrifying?

[@RogueDog89]

BOO HOO HOO WHA HA HA HA!!! ( sinister laugh)

[@johnhrbacek9003]

I don't miss it there

[@AlyssaQ420]

I was born in Altus, Oklahoma and raised in Wichita Falls, Texas. I'd still rather live in Lawton or any place in Oklahoma than Wichita Falls or anywhere else in Texas.

[@RogueDog89]

My family feels the same way. It’s just home to a lot of people. I consider it one of mine.

[@billwoods5406]

I'm moving to Oklahoma from Texas. I've watched the DFW area turn into a melting pot over the last 40 yrs. Nobody seems to like each other. Road rage,angry people. I miss living in a nice neighborhood where kids ride up and down on their bikes,and neighbors have block parties. Good by Texas!

[@4thegang204]

Lol the statium is still being worked on I think

[@RogueDog89]

Probably for the next 25 years.

[@4thegang204]

I’ll lyk when it finished

[@kamenriderbuildismyfavorit6670]

I live in Duncan OK which is very close to Lawton Ok

[@RogueDog89]

Yes, I have family there too.

[@RogueDog89]

@Adam west Not familiar.

[@gduncc3]

I used to play football on that field

[@RogueDog89]

It’s a nice field.

[@patbrooks9823]

Me too.

[@richardshipman7106]

Lawton is not a small town it's a small city. The city population is ninety thousand people and the metro is right around one hundred and thirty thousand. Of course they have a bus routes.

[@Vanillagorilla94]

Lawton right now is booming again

[@RogueDog89]

I’d love to see in what ways.

[@patbrooks9823]

LOL.

[@AlyssaQ420]

That fart in the intro. Haha.

[@RogueDog89]

Maybe someone should contact KSWO and see what they think? wink wink, nudge nudge.

[@crash_test_dummy_1]

Los Tres Amigos is the best Mexican food I've ever had. I lived a couple blocks from Ron Stevens stadium for years. Not the worst place to live IMO

[@RogueDog89]

Los Tres Amigos rules.

[@crash_test_dummy_1]

@@RogueDog89 Agreed!

[@RogueDog89]

Salas’ isn’t bad either.

[@Ladykat138]

Lawton has seen better days, but know it seems to have a pot shop just about every other block. This town is so run down. You're right it looks like a toilet. The drugs and crime are so bad. Lots of homeless and people tweeking on meth.

[@GoingNowhereFastOnVHS]

Everything from glistening waterways to shit kicker bars

[@RogueDog89]

I’m going to baptize you in the pristine waters of Numu Creek Ben.