Fort Gibson is a historic military site next to the modern city of Fort Gibson, in Muskogee County Oklahoma. It guarded the American frontier in Indian Territory from 1824 to 1888. When it was constructed, the fort was farther west than any other military post in the United States.
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If you're into frontier historical forts this should be pinned on your map. The Fort has two distinct sections. The lower quadrangle has the main post with the barracks, brig, Commander's quarters, etc. The upper section has a five or so original stone buildings. Enough displays to keep you engaged, but not so many to as to be overwhelming. Various artifacts to see on the grounds as well. The Fort supports various events throughout the year so check out the website for more info. I also enjoyed the old downtown Ft Gibson, the former road bridge (next to train trestle off wooden fort) and the...
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For those who love history, architecture, the beauty of nature, changing seasons, it's all right here. As this is my first visit, I was in awe of all the different types of history in architect, ranging from pre-civil war to mid 1900's. Viewing the old fort, you could picture how life was for troops, the barracks, housing, separate buildings, officers housing. I will be back to visit, take more pics and gain more knowledge of our Oklahoma...
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The site is quite interesting. The visitor center is well put together, and the gift shop is pretty nice. My only real issue was being met by Miss Frazee who runs the site and inundated with her political spin on the history of the site within the first few minutes. Not being a fan of woke, leftist, historical narratives, my wife and I sat through her diatribe until she was finished then left the site. Keep your politics...
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