National Historic Landmark-Fort Washita

National Historic Landmark-Fort Washita

Established in 1842 (reportedly by Zachary Taylor) because of treaty commitments to the Chickasaws and Choctaws and to serve as a way-station for travelers on the Southern Overland Trail.

Courtesy National Park Service National Historical Landmarks

Fort Washita

Site selected and named 1842, by Gen. Zachary Taylor, lster Pres. of U.S. Fort established 1842 by 2nd Dragoons, occupied by several rifle, infantry, cavalry, and artillery companies. Built to protect the Chickasaw and Choctaw Indians from the Plains Indians ...