Located on the northern portion of the Tillman Terrace Aquifer in Tillman County, Oklahoma, Tipton was originally known as Farmersville, then Stinson, before being renamed in honor of John J. Tipton, conductor of the first railroad train to pass through the area. It was incorporated in 1909.
Recommended Resources
First Baptist Church of Tipton
The Southern Baptist congregation in Tipton, Oklahoma is highlighted, including its beliefs, affiliations, and an overview of its programs and ministries. Its regular weekly schedules are posted to the site, along with a church calendar, contact data, and directions to the church.
http://www.fbctipton.com/
Southwest Rural Electric Association
SWRE was established in the 1930s to provide electric service to a mostly rural area, and today, headquartered in Tipton, Oklahoma, the cooperative utility company serves customers in eleven counties in Oklahoma and Texas. Member benefits and office locations are given.
http://www.swre.com/
Established in 1924, the Christian children's home is operated by the Tipton Church of Christ in Tipton, Oklahoma. A campus tour is is presented, including photographs, a history of the facility, and an overview of its operations and mission.
http://www.tiptonhome.com/
Tipton Independent School District 8 operates an elementary and secondary public school curriculum in Tipton, Oklahoma. Featured is a history of the school, a school calendar, map, and contact data.
http://www.tiptonps.k12.ok.us/
