Fort Towson Historic Site
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896 North 4375 Road, Fort Towson OK 74735
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Most Recent Reviews
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June 2023
The people in charge were very informative n friendly. Would recommend to visit to our friends.
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November 2022
Enjoyed the feline tour guides, Fran and Jessie James (I kid you not!). A delightful historical sight. Loved it.
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November 2022
Enjoyed the feline tour guides, Fran and Jessie James (I kid you not!). A delightful historical sight. Loved it.
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About Fort Towson Historic Site
Fort Towson was established in 1824 to quell conflicts between lawless elements, American Indian peoples, and settlers claiming the area as part of Arkansas Territory. The fort also served as an outpost on the border between the United States and Texas, which at that time was part of Mexico. When the Choctaw and Chickasaw were displaced from their lands in the southeastern United States, the fort served as a point of dispersal upon their arrival in the West. The fort was also an important staging area for US forces during the Mexican-American War.
Today the site boasts a modern museum, historical replica Sutler store, and the fort ruins on the original site.
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Fort Towson, Oklahoma
