Fort Reno, OK 73036
Posted by: 
The Snowdog
N 35° 33.785 W 098° 02.130
14S E 587406 N 3935917
This building once housed the Post Office for Fort Reno, Oklahoma.
Waymark Code: WM17Y5D
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 04/20/2023
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This building was originally constructed as a Guard House and Jail. The stone was quarried about six miles west of this location. At the beginning of the 20th Century an annex was added to the west side of the building to serve as the Post Office for Fort Reno. This historic facility is usually closed, but can be toured if arrangements are made in advance.
Fort Reno began in July 1874 as a temporary calvary post and was soon established as a permanent fort. The fort was named for General Jesse L. Reno, who died during the Civil War. The post fell into disuse after Oklahoma statehood, but was re-established as a POW camp during WWII. The property is now under the management of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which conducts research on the grazing lands in the area. Most of the old buildings have been more or less restored and are open to the public.
Type of structure:: Stand Alone
re-enter Zip Code here:: 73036
Current Status:: Former Historic Location
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