Lookout, Oklahoma facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lookout, Oklahoma
Unincorporated community
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Country	United States
State	Oklahoma
County	Woods
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)

Lookout is a small, spread-out community in Woods County, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, United States. It's an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's governed by the county.

History of Lookout

The Lookout post office first opened its doors on October 16, 1901. A few years later, in 1905, a census showed that about 10 people lived in Lookout.

What's in Lookout?

Lookout is a very spread-out place. Its main community spots, like the church, cemetery, and community hall, are not close to each other. They are at least a mile apart!

How Lookout Got Its Name

The community of Lookout was named because of its amazing views. From this spot, you can see far across the Cimarron Valley. It's like a perfect place to "look out" over the land.