Fort Sill

Saturday morning (9/7), we left Arkansas behind and headed down I-40 to Oklahoma City, OK. We dropped off the camper at FamCamp at Tinker AFB midday and then headed to Fort Sill which since 1911 has been the home of the U.S. Field Artillery Center and School. Fort Sill was founded by General Sheridan during a winter campaign against the Southern Plains tribes in 1869.  The renowned Buffalo Soldiers were stationed at Fort Sill in the 1870s.  This African-American regiment was given their nickname by the Indian tribes they fought in honor of their fierceness in battle. The Fort Sill National Historic Landmark & Museum includes 50 buildings of 19th century frontier army post and the grounds surrounding them. 

Post Guardhouse where Geronimo spent some time

 Fort Sill is perhaps best known as the home of Geronimo during his later years.

Geronimo's grave

Also at Fort Sill is the U.S. Field Artillery Museum which gives the history of the cadets who studied at there and displays a large selection of over 70 guns and artillery pieces and numerous other artifacts.