Lugert in Kiowa County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)

Lugert, Oklahoma

Photographed by James Hulse, October 27, 2025

1. Lugert, Oklahoma Marker

Inscription. Austrian immigrant, Frank Lugert (1868-1958), founded the town of Lugert when the Kiowa-Comanche-Apache Reservation opened for settlement in 1901. Mr. Lugert ran the post office, train depot, and a general store. The town, with a peak population of over 400, thrived until 1912 when a tornado destroyed a significant number of homes and businesses. The town continued to exist until 1947 when the W.C. Austin Dam was completed for the Lugert-Altus Irrigation District and water soon covered the townsite. The town of Lugert was located 1 ¼ miles southeast of this point.

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Bird's eye view of Lugert, OK 1908.

2nd Plaque - Dedication
W.C. Austin
Whose life was completely dedicated to the service of his god, his country, his community and his fellow man. Who never turned away from a call for his helping hand. Who asked as his reward for accomplishment only another chance to serve. Loved and respected by all who had the privilege of knowing him, the citizens of Oklahoma unite in dedicating to him this monument and the irrigation works comprising the project which now so rightly bears his name. Originally presented on the south side of W.C. Austin Dam by friends of southwestern Oklahoma, September 5, 1947

Erected 2006 by Lugert-Altus Irrigation District.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1901.

Location. 34° 53.609′ N, 99° 17.804′ W. Marker is in Lugert, Oklahoma, in Kiowa County. It is on Park Road ¼ mile east of County Road 1470. The marker is located in the Quartz Mountain State Park at the boat launch parking area. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lone Wolf OK 73655, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker

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is in Oklahoma’s Kiowa Tribe,

in the Comanche Nation,

and in Southwest Oklahoma.

It is also in the American South,

specifically on the prairies,

and on the Southern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Comanchería,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 15 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Civilian Conservation Corps and Quartz Mountain State Park (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Peace on the Plains (approx. 3.2 miles away); Granite Community Memorial (approx. 6.8 miles away); The 36th Infantry Division's 132nd Machine Gun Battalion (approx. 6.8 miles away); Welcome to Comecos Cemetery (approx. 7.2 miles away); Lake Creek (approx. 11½ miles away); Friendship / Western Cattle Trail (approx. 14.2 miles away); Garret A. Hobart (approx. 14.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lugert.

W.C. Austin Dedication Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, October 27, 2025

2. W.C. Austin Dedication Marker

The view of both markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, October 27, 2025

3. The view of both markers

The view of the markers along the lake image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, October 27, 2025

4. The view of the markers along the lake

W.C. Austin Dam image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, October 27, 2025

5. W.C. Austin Dam

Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 53 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 2, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.