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 only National Cemetery in Oklahoma. Established in 1868, this cemetery contains graves of veterans from every war since 1812.
Fort Gibson, OK CemeteriesThe 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.
Fort Gibson, OK Cemeteries1... Stockade 2... Caretaker's Cabin 3... Library 4... Mess House 5... Kitchen 6... Bakery 7... Married Officer's Quarters 8... C.O.'s Quarters 9... Cabin 10.. Well 11.. Sutler Store 12.. Sutler's Quarters 13.. Boundary Marker 14.. Civil War Earth Works 15.. Quartermaster Warehouse 16
Fort Gibson, OK ToursThe 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 BuildingsTCC offers many for credit and not-for-credit classes through our public school system...