The Comanche County Historical Society was organized in 1973 for the purposes of preserving the heritage of Comanche County.  In June 1975, Joe Maxwell, a local tax consultant and attorney, donated 3.2 acres of land and buildings to the Historical Society for the creation of a county museum.

Volunteers spent three years cleaning the buildings and acquiring historical memorabilia from the communities of Comanche, DeLeon, Lamkin, Sipe Springs, Board Church, Creamer, Newburg, Sidney, Stag Creek, and Gap for exhibition in the museum.  The Museum opened in October 1978 with displays in the Big Room and five side rooms.  Since that time the Museum has grown to over 15 rooms of historical exhibits, with a workshop area, office, and supply room covering over 50,000 square feet.

The Museum is a member of the Comanche, Texas Chamber of Commerce and is part of the Texas Forts Trail.

We are supported through donations and are open to the public Wednesday through Saturday from 10am until 4pm.  School, private, or group tours are also available by appointment.  Supporting memberships are available.  We also welcome volunteers and contributions to our collection of historical artifacts relevant to our mission.

Bobby Lane (Newburg)

Beth Martin (Comanche)

David Gore (Comanche)

Cliff Conway (Comanche)

Missy Jones (Comanche)

Fain McDaniel (Sidney)

Garry Steele (Sidney)