The School of Fire for the Field Artillery. was founded at Fort Sill in 1911 and continues to operate today as the world renowned U.S. Army Field Artillery School. At various times Fort Sill has also served as home to the Infantry school of Musketry, the School for Aerial Observers, the Air Service Flying School, and the Army Aviation School.

The national historic landmark continues to boast many of its original structures some of which are still used by the military and others which have become part of the Fort Sill Museum, established in 1934. The museum, the largest in the U.S. Army features some 46 historic buildings, and encompasses 26 structures where its vast collections are both stored and exhibited. The

Old Post Quadrangle features historic homes, the museum buildings and the Old Post Chapel, where services have been conducted continuously since its founding in 1875. The seven buildings that hold exhibits feature military memorabilia, history of the soldiers and Native Americans on the Southern Plains, and a replica of the Post Traders's Store and blacksmith shop. The Cannon Walk includes historic field artillery weapons from around the world. The fort also holds a number of events throughout that year that demonstrate life in the 19th century and demonstrations of soldier engagements.

The post cemetery features Apache warrior, Geronimo's grave, as well as other notable Indians, such as Quanah Parker, Santanta and Satank at Chief's Knoll in the Post Cemetery.

Fort Sill is located just north of Lawton, Oklahoma, west of I-44.

Contact Information:

Fort Sill National Historic Landmark
437 Quanah Road
Fort Sill, Oklahoma 73503-5100
580-442-5123 

Added June, 2008