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Fort Sill Historic Landmark & Museum | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
19th century frontier army post consisting of 50 buildings and grounds. Founded by General Philip Sheridan during a winter campaign against the Southern Plains tribes in 1869, Ft. Sill became the home of the U.S. Field Artillery Center and School in 1911. The Buffalo Soldiers were stationed here in the 1870s and provided major assistance in the construction of the post. Forty-six of the original structures are still in use and in mint condition. The Post Quadrangle features historic homes, museum buildings and the Post Chapel. The museum's Visitor Center is located at the southeast corner of the quadrangle. The Quartermaster Corral was built in 1870 to protect livestock after a Kiowa horse stealing raid. The Cannon Walk includes historic field artillery weapons from around the world, including Atomic Annie, the 280mm gun that fired the world's first atomic artillery round in 1953. Other displays include Missile Park chronicling the Army's missile program. While on Post, visit Geronimo's Grave, the final resting place of the great Apache warrior. Native American notables including Quanah Parker, are buried at Chief's Knoll in the Post Cemetery. Exhibit galleries and furnished areas included. Strong associations with Buffalo Soldiers, frontier cavalry & infantry and Native Americans. General Info: Credit Cards Accepted, Free Admission, Gift Shop, Handicap Accessible Tour Group Services: Tour Bus Parking, Guided Tours Directions: Exit 41 off I-44 and follow signs to the museum. Highway Corridor: I-44 Group Contact: Towana Spivey |
