Fort Gibson, Oklahoma, is a town located in eastern Oklahoma, near the confluence of the Grand and Verdigris Rivers. The town has a rich history, having been established as a military fort in 1824 and later serving as a major supply depot for the Union Army during the Civil War. Today, Fort Gibson is a small town with a population of around 4,000 people. The town's climate is characterized by hot, humid summers and mild winters.
Famous Persons from Fort Gibson, Oklahoma, United States
- Junior Kennedy - Born on August 9, 1950 - Baseball player
- Frank Linzy - Born on September 15, 1940 - Baseball player
- Will Paul Rogers - Born on December 28, 1927 - Artist
- Jim Gladd - Born on October 2, 1922 - Baseball player (died: November 8, 1977)
- Leon Haas - Born on December 27, 1915 - Jockey (died: April 19, 1982)
- Lee Wiley - Born on October 9, 1908 - Singer-songwriter, and Singer - Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame (died: December 11, 1975)
Places near Fort Gibson, Oklahoma, United States
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- Chouteau, Oklahoma, United States
- Coweta, Oklahoma, United States
- Haskell, Oklahoma, United States
- Muskogee, Oklahoma, United States
- Park Hill, Oklahoma, United States
- Tahlequah, Oklahoma, United States
- Vian, Oklahoma, United States
- Wagoner, Oklahoma, United States
- Warner, Oklahoma, United States