Duncan, OK, USA

Duncan is a city in the U.S. state of Oklahoma, located in Stephens County, and has served as the county seat since the early 20th century. The city is best known as the birthplace of Halliburton Company, one of the world’s largest oil and gas companies, founded there in 1919 by Erle P. Halliburton. The city is served by Duncan Municipal Airport.

Duncan lies along U.S. Route 81, about 80 miles south of Oklahoma City and 160 miles north of Dallas, Texas. One of the city’s main attractions is the Chisholm Trail Heritage Center & Garis Gallery of the American West, located at 2150 Chisholm Trail Parkway. The museum is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the history of the Chisholm Trail. Other attractions in Duncan include the Stephens County Historical Museum, Foreman Prairie House, and the Palace Theatre, along with several parks, lakes, and recreational facilities. Another notable landmark is the H.C. Chrislip House, located at 709 North 14th Street. Built in 1928 and designed by David Robert Gray in the Mission/Spanish Revival style, the house was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 6, 1993.