Fort Sill
National Historic Landmark

Fort Sill

Fort Sill, Comanche County, Oklahoma
Listed
October 14, 1966
Type
District
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
66000629

About this property

Fort Sill is a major United States Army post north of Lawton, Oklahoma, approximately 85 miles (137 km) southwest of Oklahoma City, established in 1869 during the Indian Wars. It covers almost 94,000 acres (38,000 ha) in southwestern Oklahoma and serves as headquarters of the U.S. Army Fires Center of Excellence. The installation is a Basic Combat Training facility, training over 20,000 personnel annually in field artillery, air defense artillery, and electronic warfare. Fort Sill has participated in every major U.S. conflict since its founding, evolving from a frontier cavalry outpost to a modern training hub. It houses key units including the United States Army Field Artillery School, 75th Field Artillery Brigade (United States), and the 31st Air Defense Artillery Brigade (United States). The post also supports a United States Marine Corps detachment for joint artillery training.

Location

Fort Sill, Comanche County, Oklahoma
34.67104, -98.38833

Categories

MILITARY
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Sources

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

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Nearby Historic Sites

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General Officers Quarters
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Balloon Hanger at Henry Post Army Airfield
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Comanche Indian Mission Cemetery
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1.9 mi
Post, Henry, Air Field
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1.9 mi

Questions about this property

When was Fort Sill listed on the National Register?

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

What type of historic resource is Fort Sill?

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

Is Fort Sill a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Fort Sill 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 Sill?

The period of significance for Fort Sill is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1869.

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