Near Fort Supply in Woodward County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)

Camp Supply

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1. Camp Supply Marker

Inscription. Established Nov. 1868 by Gen. Alfred Sully with 5 companies of 3rd Inf. This was the supply base for Col. Custer's 7th Cav. Here, Dec. 2, 1868, Gen. Sheridan received Custer returning from the Battle of the Washita. Name changed to Ft. Supply 1889. Post abandoned 1893. Buildings now used by the State as a hospital.

Erected by Oklahoma Historical Society and State Highway Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. In addition, it is included in the Oklahoma Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.

Location. 36° 34.055′ N, 99° 33.227′ W. Marker is near Fort Supply, Oklahoma, in Woodward County. Marker is on Highway 3 / Highway 412 east of Reservation Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Supply OK 73841, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Cooper Site (approx. half a mile away); Historic Fort Supply Cemetery (approx. half a mile away); Military Road Crossing (approx. 2.2 miles away); Crossing (approx. 12½ miles away); Military Chapel (approx. 12.9 miles away); Western Cattle Trail (approx. 13.7 miles away).

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The view of the Camp Supply Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, September 10, 2021

2. The view of the Camp Supply Marker from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on September 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2011, by Christopher Suttle of Norman, Oklahoma. This page has been viewed 1,149 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 19, 2011, by Christopher Suttle of Norman, Oklahoma. 2. submitted on September 11, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.