Near Fort Towson in Choctaw County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)

Transportation Crossroads

Photographed by Michael Manning, August 25, 2011

1. Transportation Crossroads Marker

Inscription. During the early 1800's, present Southeastern Oklahoma was a major transportation crossroads. Roads connected Fort Towson in the Choctaw Nation to military installations to the North, South and West. On the Texas side of the Red River, Jonesboro was a major entry point for thousands headed for Austin's colony and other settlements in Texas. Along these routes traveled such notable persons as General Zachary Taylor, Sam Houston, David Crockett, Jefferson Davis, and Benjamin Milan.

Erected by Oklahoma Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #12 Zachary Taylor, and the Oklahoma Historical Society series lists.

Location. 34° 1.665′ N, 95° 15.458′ W. Marker is near Fort Towson, Oklahoma, in Choctaw County. It is on Fort Towson Historic Site Road (County Road E2060) half a mile west of County Road N4375. Marker is located within Fort Towson Historic Site. Touch for map.

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Marker is in this post office area: Fort Towson OK 74735, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Oklahoma’s Choctaw Nation.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Piney Woods,

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 New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Sutler Store (a few steps from this marker); Dorothy Jane Orton (within shouting distance of this marker); Barracks (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hospital and Commissary (about 800 feet away); Native American Patriots Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Officers' Row (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fort Towson Landing (approx. 0.7 miles away); Fort Towson (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Towson.

Photographed by Jason Armstrong, January 28, 2023

2. Transportation Crossroads Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2012, by Michael Manning of Woodlawn, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 972 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 12, 2012, by Michael Manning of Woodlawn, Tennessee. 2. submitted on January 15, 2024, by Jason Armstrong of Talihina, Oklahoma. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.