National Register of Historic Places
Fort Sill
Fort Sill is a historic place in Fort Sill, Comanche County, Oklahoma, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000629.
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Fort Sill
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About this place
What is Fort Sill?
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.
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Listing details
- Name
- Fort Sill
- City
- Fort Sill
- County
- Comanche County
- State
- Oklahoma
- Listed on the National Register
- October 15, 1966
- NRIS reference number
- 66000629
- Resource type
- district
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 34.67104, -98.38833
When was Fort Sill listed on the National Register?
Fort Sill was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.
Where is Fort Sill located?
Fort Sill is located in Fort Sill, Comanche County, Oklahoma at approximately 34.67104, -98.38833. See the map above.
Is Fort Sill a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Fort Sill is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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