Watts in Adair County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)

Fort Wayne

Photographed By James Hulse, September 11, 2021

1. Fort Wayne Marker

Inscription.

Established in 1838 by Lt. Col. R.B. Mason, 1st Dragoons, U.S. Army, at request of Arkansas citizens fearing Cherokees who were being removed from southeastern U.S. Named in honor of Gen. "Mad" Anthony Wayne, the fort was originally located in NE corner of present-day Watts on a hill, overlooking Illinois River. Considered poor location because many soldiers died there including Capt. John Stuart, 7th infantry. In 1839, fort was abandoned and moved to Beatie's Prairie west of Maysville, Arkansas. That site abandoned in 1842 and troops moved north to establish Fort Scott, Kansas.

Erected 1995 by Oklahoma Historical Society. (Marker Number 65.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Native Americans • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Oklahoma Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1838.

Location. 36° 6.33′ N, 94° 34.476′ W. Marker is in Watts, Oklahoma, in Adair County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 59 and Main Street, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 59. The marker is located at the intersection of Main Street and Hwy 59. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Watts OK 74964, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 miles of this

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marker, measured as the crow flies. Grand Army of the Republic Memorial (approx. 5.7 miles away in Arkansas); Twin Springs Park (approx. 5.7 miles away in Arkansas); Armed Forces Memorial (approx. 5.7 miles away in Arkansas); Harkness Building (approx. 5.7 miles away in Arkansas); Maxwell-Sweet House (approx. 5.7 miles away in Arkansas); Gentry Grand Army of the Republic Monument (approx. 11.2 miles away in Arkansas); Carl and Evans House (approx. 12.3 miles away in Arkansas); Carpenter Building (approx. 12.3 miles away in Arkansas).

Also see . . . Gen. "Mad" Anthony Wayne.

Anthony Wayne (January 1, 1745 – December 15, 1796) was an American soldier, officer and statesman of Irish descent. He adopted a military career at the outset of the American Revolutionary War, where his military exploits and fiery personality quickly earned him promotion to brigadier general and the nickname "Mad Anthony". He later served as the Senior Officer of the Army on the Ohio Country frontier and led the Legion of the United States. Source: Wikipedia

(Submitted on September 11, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Photographed By Jason Armstrong, October 10, 2009

2. Fort Wayne Marker

The Fort Wayne Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, September 11, 2021

3. The Fort Wayne Marker

The view of the Fort Wayne Marker along Highway 59. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, September 11, 2021

4. The view of the Fort Wayne Marker along Highway 59.

Gen. Anthony Wayne image. Click for full size.

Public Domain - James Sharpless , circa 1795

5. Gen. Anthony Wayne

Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 508 times since then and 148 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 11, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 2. submitted on October 31, 2019, by Jason Armstrong of Talihina, Oklahoma. 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 11, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.