Fort Gibson
National Historic Landmark

Fort Gibson

Fort Gibson, Muskogee County, Oklahoma
Listed
October 14, 1966
Type
District
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
66000631

About this property

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. It formed part of the north–south chain of forts that was intended to maintain peace on the frontier of the American West and to protect the southwestern border of the Louisiana Purchase. The fort succeeded in its peacekeeping mission for more than 50 years, as no massacres or battles occurred there. The site is now managed by the Oklahoma Historical Society as the Fort Gibson Historical Site and is a National Historic Landmark.

Location

Fort Gibson, Muskogee County, Oklahoma
35.80799, -95.25371

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Questions about this property

When was Fort Gibson listed on the National Register?

Fort Gibson was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1966.

What type of historic resource is Fort Gibson?

Fort Gibson is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Fort Gibson a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Fort Gibson has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Fort Gibson?

The period of significance for Fort Gibson is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1824.

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