Lindsay Robertson Board of Director | Oklahoma Historical Society
Lindsay Robertson Board of Director | Oklahoma Historical Society
The Oklahoma Historical Society and the State Historic Preservation Office have announced that the James Carl Sr. and Lucille Johnson Family House in Lawton, Oklahoma, has been added to the National Register of Historic Places. This designation is a significant recognition for properties with historical importance.
The property, located at 202 E. Gore Blvd., was built in 1938 and holds historical significance due to its association with Lawton's first all-Black neighborhood. It comprises three contributing buildings: the main house, a detached garage added in 1946, and an additional dwelling known as "the little house," constructed around 1944.
This inclusion on the National Register acknowledges the property's role in reflecting both family history and broader social themes such as segregation within Lawton Public Schools. Additionally, it highlights Albert Johnson Sr.'s influence on the local community.
"Listing in the National Register of Historic Places is an honorific designation that provides recognition, limited protection and, in some cases, financial incentives for these important properties," explained representatives from SHPO. The office is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and nominating properties for this special status.
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