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ID Number |
66000626 |
Historic Name |
FORT WASHITA |
Description of Significance |
NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK. CREATED TO PROVIDE PROTECTION FOR THE CHOCTAWS AND CHICKASAWS FROM THE MORE VIOLENT PLAINS INDIANS. ITS EXISTENCE EXERTED A GREAT INFLUENCE ON WESTERN EXPANSION AND IN PROTECTING THE WELFARE OF THE INDIANS. DESIGNATED A NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK 10/15/66. |
Current Name |
SAME |
Address |
ROUTE 199 |
City |
DURANT VIC. |
County |
BRYAN |
Lot |
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Block |
|
Current Section |
22 |
Township |
5S |
Range |
7E |
Type |
DISTRICT |
Historic Function |
FORTIFICATION |
Current Function |
PARK/MUSEUM |
Area Significance 1 |
MILITARY |
Area Significance 2 |
EXPLORATION/SETTLEMENT |
Date Prepared |
1976 |
Year Built |
1842 |
Original Site |
YES |
Architect/Builder |
UNKNOWN |
Architectural Style |
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Roof Material |
WOOD SHAKE |
Wall Material |
STONE; WOOD |
Window Material |
WOOD |
Door Material |
WOOD |
Decorative Details |
RECONSTRUCTED BARRACKS BUILT FROM ORIGINAL WAR DEPARTMENT PLANS; NUMEROUS STONE WALLS AND FOUNDATIONS OF OTHER SIGNIFICANT BUILDINGS REMAIN. |
Condition |
RUINS |
Comments |
LISTED ON NATIONAL REGISTER 10-15-66 |
Restricted |
N |
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