Established in 1852, with always minimal garrison numbers, usually under 500 souls. Fort was abandoned in 1890 and nothing of the original buildings remains.
Other History nearby: (Erick) 100th Meridian House (McLean) Alanreed-McLean Area Museum (Elk City) Anadarko Basin Museum of Natural History (Shamrock) Blarney Stone (Wheeler) Fort Elliott (Wheeler) Mobeetie Jail Museum