Fort Gibson
Town in Muskogee County, Oklahoma
Fort Gibson is a town in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, with 3,814 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 564 ft (172 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mallard Bay, 5.5 miles N.
- 3,814residents (2020 Census)
- 564 ftelevation · 172 m
- 13.3 sq miland area · 34.5 km²
- 286 / sq mipopulation density
- 74434ZIP code
About Fort Gibson
Fort Gibson is a town in Muskogee County in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. A small portion extends north into Cherokee County. The town population was 3,814 as of the 2020 census, down from 4,154 in 2010. It is the location of Fort Gibson Historical Site and Fort Gibson National Cemetery and is located near the end of the Cherokees' Trail of Tears at Tahlequah.
Colonel Matthew Arbuckle of the United States Army established Fort Gibson in 1824. The Army abandoned the fort in 1890. A recreation of the fort stands at the historic site, which was built as a Works Progress Administration project between 1935 and 1939, at a different location from the original fort.
The town calls itself "The Oldest Town in Oklahoma."
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Living in Fort Gibson
- Median household income
- $68,378
- Median home value
- $181,100
- Median rent
- $739/mo
- Median age
- 38.6
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Fort Gibson had 3,814 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,814 |
|---|---|
| Density | 286 per sq mi (111 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fort Gibson at a glance
| State | Oklahoma (OK) |
|---|---|
| County | Muskogee County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 3,814 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.32 sq mi (34.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.65 sq mi (1.69 km²) |
| Elevation | 564 ft (172 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.7821° N, 95.2601° W |
| ZIP code | 74434 |
| Official website | fortgibson.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4027200 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fort Gibson
- Mallard Bay5.5 mi N
- Muskogee6.1 mi SW
- Okay6.3 mi NW
- Norwood7.5 mi NE
- Braggs8.9 mi SE
- River Bottom10.2 mi S
- Woodall10.4 mi E
- Sand Hill10.7 mi S
- Taylor Ferry10.8 mi N
- Tullahassee11.1 mi W
- Zeb11.5 mi E
- Summit11.9 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Fort Gibson
What county is Fort Gibson in?
Fort Gibson is in Muskogee County, Oklahoma.
What is the population of Fort Gibson, OK?
3,814 people lived in Fort Gibson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fort Gibson, OK?
The ZIP code of Fort Gibson is 74434.
What is the elevation of Fort Gibson?
564 feet (172 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fort Gibson?
Mallard Bay (5.5 mi), Muskogee (6.1 mi), Okay (6.3 mi), Norwood (7.5 mi), Braggs (8.9 mi).
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