Highland Cemetery Entrance - Lawton, OK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member hamquilter
N 34° 37.944 W 098° 24.267
14S E 554586 N 3832440
This is a beautiful stone arch at the entrance of Highland Cemetery.
Waymark Code: WM126GH
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 03/11/2020
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Alfouine
Views: 4

Highland Cemetery, located on NW Fort Sill Blvd. in northeastern Lawton is a large cemetery with over 20,000 burials. The entrance faces west and consists of a randomly laid native stone arch.

A granite plaque above the arch reads "HIGHLAND CEMETERY" and above that a small stone reads "WPA". At the top of each of the two stone pillars supporting the arch is the date: "19" and "36".

The arch opening is about 10 ft. high and 12 ft. wide, with two three foot square columns for support.


Type: Gateway

Subtype: Other

Location: Highland Cemetery

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