The Cherokee National Cemetery is a National Historic Landmark maintained by the Cherokee Nation from before the Civil War until its transfer to the town of Fort Gibson in 1906.
William P. Ross and other officials and dignitaries are buried in this cemetery.
William P. Ross, Executive Chief of the Cherokee Nation, was born at Lookout Mountain in Tennessee in 1820 and graduated at Princetown College. He died at Fort Gibson, I.T. July 20, 1891.
The Langston House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Fort Gibson, OK Historic HomesRiver Park provides a boat ramp to the McClellan-Kerr Navigation Channel, campsites, picnic tables, and is the southern trail head of the Jean Peirre Chouteau National Hiking Trail.
Fort Gibson, OK RV ParksSurrounded by high bluffs, with the expansive lake on one side and rushing river on the other, the massive structure of Fort Gibson Dam is impressive. Observation areas provide excellent views. The dam is located on the Grand (or Neosho)
Fort Gibson, OK LandmarksThe old depot is located across the street from the Fort Gibson stockade parking area and now offers gifts and information for visitors to the fort.
Fort Gibson, OK Railroad HistoryThis interesting building is located on the corner of south Lee across from the Fort Gibson State Bank.
Fort Gibson, OK Historic BuildingsLocated within Dr. Hanson park & playground, the Cleveland Swimming Pool is one of very few oval shaped pools left in operati...
FALLEN HEROES OF WASHINGTON COUNTY EXHIBIT AND MEMORIAL SERVICE Men have been defending our American soil for over two ce...