Deep Deuce in Oklahoma City in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)

Site of Military Post in Oklahoma Territory

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 21, 2019

1. Site of Military Post in Oklahoma Territory Marker

Inscription. This tablet marks the site of the military post established by the War Department to maintain order until territorial government was formed. Capt. D.F. Stiles was provost marshal.

Erected by The 89'ers.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.

Location. 35° 28.254′ N, 97° 30.524′ W. Marker is in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in Oklahoma County. It is in Deep Deuce. It is at the intersection of North Walnut Avenue and Northeast 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north on North Walnut Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 N Walnut Ave, Oklahoma City OK 73104, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Oklahoma — Frontier Country.

It is also in the American South,

specifically on the prairies,

and on the Southern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also

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the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dr. Frederick Douglas Moon (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dr. Wyatt H. Slaughter (about 400 feet away); Dr. Inman E. Page (about 400 feet away); The Lyons Mansion (about 500 feet away); Zelia N. Breaux (about 500 feet away); Charles “Bird” Christopher Parker Jr. (about 600 feet away); Charles (Charlie) A. Christian (about 600 feet away); Dr. William Lewis Haywood (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oklahoma City.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 20, 2025

2. Site of Military Post in Oklahoma Territory Marker

Capt. Danial Fraser Stiles (1841-1900) image. Click for full size.

The Stiles Family in America, , Mary Stiles Guild (1892) via Internet Archive (Public Domain)

3. Capt. Danial Fraser Stiles (1841-1900)

After his military duties were over, he remained in Oklahoma City and became a businessman and residential developer. The city's Stiles Park is named after him.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 74 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 29, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.