| Name | Historical Fort Reno |
| Brief Description | Today Fort Reno is managed by the Historic Fort Reno, Inc. |
| Type | Attraction |
| Category | El Reno Oklahoma Historic Site |
| Description | Fort Reno began as a military camp in 1874 in the Indian Wars Era. It was established at the insistence of Agent John Miles at the Darlington Indian Agency, to pacify and protect the Cheyenne’s & Arapahos there. Troops from the 10th Cavalry (Buffalo Soldiers) were dispatched from Fort Sill, but, because of other Indian unrest, were detained at the nearby Wichita Agency at present day Anadarko. The military “Camp Near the Cheyenne Agency” for Darlington was then set up for 19 months by soldiers from the 5th Infantry and 6th Cavalry from Forts Dodge and Leavenworth under Lt. Col. Thomas Neil.
Fort Reno has a long and diverse history from its inception during the Indian Wars to its service during the Oklahoma Land Run. During WW2 Fort Reno was used at a Remounting station and a German Prisoners of War Camp. Read about our diverse history in our history section.
Today Fort Reno is managed by the Historic Fort Reno, Inc., is a non profit organization which is dedicated to preservation and use of the historical and cultural resources of Fort Reno. Its mission is to secure funding for restoration of historic structures, Visitor Center operations and activities, educate the public through historical interpretation, and establish those partnerships necessary for the long-term stability of the organization.
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| Address | 7107 W Cheyenne Street |
| CSZ | El reno OK 73036 |
| Phone 1 | (405) 262-3987 |
| Email | info@fortreno.org |
| Handicapped Accessible | No |
| Time Allowance | None |
| Website | www.fortreno.org |
| Last Updated | 12/17/2015 |
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