Fort Towson, Oklahoma

Fort Towson is a town of Oklahoma in the United States. On June 23, 1865, the last Confederate General, Stand Watie, surrendered his Indian Brigade to Union forces near Doaksville.

Location of Fort Towson, Oklahoma
Location of Fort Towson, Oklahoma
Coordinates: 34°02′03″N 95°18′09″W / 34.03417°N 95.30250°W / 34.03417; -95.30250Coordinates: 34°02′03″N 95°18′09″W / 34.03417°N 95.30250°W / 34.03417; -95.30250
CountryUnited States
StateOklahoma
CountyChoctaw
Area
 • Total5.99 sq mi (15.51 km2)
 • Land5.62 sq mi (14.56 km2)
 • Water0.37 sq mi (0.95 km2)
Elevation509 ft (155 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total492
 • Density87.50/sq mi (33.78/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
74735
FIPS code40-27400[3]
GNIS feature ID24126449[2]
Websitewww.forttowson.us

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References

  1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. 2.0 2.1 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fort Towson, Oklahoma
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.