Fort Sill Post Cemetery
N 34° 40.214 W 098° 23.785
14S E 555298 N 3836639
Located on Ft Sill
Waymark Code: WM3K2M
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 04/14/2008
Views: 11
The plaque in the cemetery reads:
Established in 1869 with the founding of Fort Sill, the Post Cemetery is a hallowed burial ground for soldier, Indian and pioneer alike.
Until the 1880's this was the only established cemetery in this part of Oklahoma. Indian Mission Cemeteries followed, then those of towns and cities, as the country was gradually opened to settlement.
Today, though one of many, this cemetery's history is unique. Together with the stone buildings of the old post, it endures as a monumental landmark for the past, the present, and the future.
Valor, patriotism, and service in freedom's cause were the watchwords by which the hundreds of distinguished veterans now resting here, lived and died. May we Americans of today unfailingly carry on these great traditions to which they were devoted.
Date cemetery was established: 1869
Visiting hours:
This cemetery is open every day from 8:00am to 5:00pm every day, and from 8:00am to 7:00pm on Memorial Day.
Website pertaining to the cemetery: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Please submit a photo(s) taken by you of your visit to the location (non-copyrighted photos only). GPS photos are also accepted with the location in the background, and old vacation photos are accepted. If you are not able to provide a photo, then please describe your visit or give a story about the visit.
We would also like to hear about any of your deceased family members who may be laid to rest in the cemetery.