Fort Washita Historic Site, Oklahoma, United States
4.5 (59 reviews) Tuesday: Spent Ranking #1 in Durant Historic Sites
Great history of the Civil War era.
Set in the rolling hills 20 miles north of the Texas border, this was a great experience for my teen age son and I. The staff were super nice and knowledgeable. It is self guided, but staff will provide great information if you want to go that route. The structures are well labeled and a short walk will allow you to see it all. There is a Confederate cemetery on site, log cabins, water well. The historic east west wagon trail runs right through the fort and it is still visible. It was part of the California Gold Rush route early settlers used. It has all paved roads and well maintained grounds.
Address
3348 State Road 199 Star Route 213, Durant, OK 74701-8503
Mobile
Website
http://www.okhistory.org/outreach/military/fortwashita.html
Working hours
Monday :
Tuesday :
Wednesday : 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday : 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday : 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday : 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday : 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Current local date and time now
Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 22:03
User Ratings
4.5 based on (59 reviews)
Reviews
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5B7281RPfrankm 5:00 PM Aug 21, 2021
Fort Washita - The Frontier
We had to visit Fort Washita near Durant, OK. Not being from Oklahoma and having lived here just a few years, I was curious about the history of Fort Washita. We were staying at the Choctaw Casino & Hotel in Durant and when looking for local points of interest we came across Fort Washita. As a career military officer, I was intrigued by Fort Washita. Why was it in the middle of nowhere? What was the significance of placing this fort here? What purpose did it serve. So we drove some 15 miles to see Fort Washita. The Staff Member that was present took an interest in my questions and gave us a quick history lesson. It was very interesting learning about what at the edge the of the frontier and the role the Fort played in the Indian Wars, dealing with The Republic of Texas (prior to statehood), and the renegade settlers. It is an amazing history and part of our nation’s history. Definitely worth stopping by if you’re in the area.
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5elizabeth m 5:00 PM Oct 11, 2017
Little piece of history.
I've been visiting Ft Washita since I was a child and still have as much fun when I take my grandchildren today. You can visit the ruins of the barracks, the cemetary, the haunted cabin or search for the ghost of Aunt Jane. There's an awesome hiking trail for the active and picnic tables for those who want to relax and take in the natural beauty. You can spend a full day there if you take a lunch and water. Highly recommended.
