Fort Washita in Haunted Oklahoma

The fort was established in 1842 as a frontier outpost and played an important role in the settlement of Indian Territory and the uprooting of Native American tribes during the 1840s and 1850s. Fort Washita was a United States Army fort located in the Cross Timbers region of Indian Territory, adjacent to present-day Durant, Oklahoma. The fort was abandoned in 1861 at the start of the Civil War and never reoccupied. In the 21st century, it is operated as a state historic site and museum. 

History of Fort Washita in Oklahoma 
Fort Washita was established on December 25, 1842, by Captain Marinus Willett, under orders from General Zachary Taylor. It was one of a number of forts built by the Army during the early 1840s in response to President John Tyler’s call for a “chain of posts” across Indian Territory. The fort was named for a nearby group of Wichita Indians known as the Taovayas de los Corrillos Largos, or “Washitas of the long curls”. The Taovayas had been living in the Cross Timbers region since the early 18th century but had come under increasing pressure from other Native American tribes during the 1830s. 

Paranormal Activity at Fort Washita in Oklahoma
There have been numerous reports of paranormal activity at Fort Washita. Witnesses have reported seeing ghosts, hearing strange noises, and feeling an eerie presence. Some believe that the fort is haunted by the spirits of soldiers who died there during battle. Others believe that the spirits are those of Native Americans who were killed during raids or forced to relocate when the fort was established. There is no way to know for sure what is causing these paranormal experiences, but one thing is certain: Fort Washita is a place with a long history of violence and suffering.