MEERS

NAME: Meers
COUNTY: Comanche
ROADS: 2WD
GRID: 2
CLIMATE: Cool winter, warm humid summertime
BEST TIME TO VISIT: Anytime.
COMMENTS: 15 miles north of Lawton.
REMAINS: Museum and some remnants.
Founded in 1902 by gold miners in the Wichita mountains, Meers grew rapidly into the typical boom camp. It had its own newspaper, doctors, a gold smelter, post office, stores and more. By 1905 Meers had died due to lack of gold. Today there is a museum at the site.

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