Fort Towson Historic Site — Attraction in Hugo

This site is very cool! There is a small museum interpreting Fort Towson (first syllable rhymes with “cow”) and the wreck of the steamboat Heroine, which occurred nearby as the ship brought supplies to the fort.

There is also a trail outside leading to various ruins from the fort, as well as to the reconstructed sutler’s store. The whole experience took about 45 minutes, and was well...

It was something to do on our way through. I wouldn't drive out of my way to see it only but it was nice. New building for the museum. Nice place to walk around and learn a little about history of Indian nations. I found it ironic that the gifts in the gift shop came from China instead of supporting the local artisans. Overall it was a...

Great place to stop on your way to Broken Bow area. Grounds of old Fort Towson date from the early 1800s. Museum has interesting artifacts from the old fort and also tells of the excavation of an old paddle wheel boat on the Red River. Easy access. About a mile...