Fort Sill

U.S. Army installation · Lawton, Oklahoma

Illustration of Fort Sill

Overview

Fort Sill is a large Army post and home of the Army's Field Artillery School.

History

The fort was established in 1869. The Apache leader Geronimo lived his final years there as a prisoner and is buried on the post.

Today

Fort Sill is Lawton's largest employer, and work on post follows military access rules.

Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.