Lawton, Kansas facts for kids
Lawton is a small, unincorporated community located in Cherokee County, Kansas, in the United States. An unincorporated community means it doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town. Instead, it's managed as part of the larger county. You can find Lawton at these coordinates: 37°13′19″N 94°38′10″W / 37.22194°N 94.63611°W.
History of Lawton
Lawton has a simple but interesting history. For many years, it had its own post office. A post office is a place where people can send and receive letters and packages. It's an important service for any community.
The post office in Lawton served the residents for a long time. However, it eventually closed its doors in 1986. After the post office closed, people living in Lawton likely started getting their mail from a post office in a nearby town or community.
