FORT RENO
EL RENO — We recently came across some stories about Fort Reno, and after researching more about it, we thought it was way too interesting not to share with y'all.
So let's start with a little history about the Fort first.
According to the National Park Service, Fort Reno was established in 1874 as a U.S. Army military post. Over the years, it served a lot of different purposes. It helped protect settlers and travel routes, later housed German prisoners of war during World War II, and eventually became an agricultural research center. It also witnessed Oklahoma's transformation from Indian Territory into statehood, making it a place that's seen quite a bit of history unfold over the many years.
Today, Fort Reno is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. But beyond its history, many people also believe it’s one of the most haunted places in Oklahoma. In addition, the site includes more than 25 preserved historic buildings.
And according to TravelOK, if you're feeling brave enough, they even offer guided Spirit Tours after dark where visitors can explore the fort, learn about its history, and hear some of the ghost stories that have made the place so famous. We can't lie, y'all... this one is definitely getting added to our bucket list of places to check out.
Over the years, there have been plenty of reported paranormal encounters and activity at Fort Reno. One of the more intriguing stories we heard about comes from the old officers' quarters, where a worker reportedly looked out a window and watched a woman walk straight out of a wall at the fort. Since then, several other visitors have also claimed to see what many believe is the same woman. Other stories include lights turning on and off by themselves, footsteps echoing from the upstairs when no one is there, and even sightings of what some believe is the ghost of a little boy.
According to several accounts, one of the more unusual stories involves a woman believed to be from Fort Reno's early days. Visitors have reportedly encountered her offering to prepare meals from that era. Now listen... if she's really out there offering to cook, can somebody please send her to our house? We won't ask any questions. We'd just like a home cooked meal.
Anyways, this one was short but sweet. We'd love to hear if you've ever visited Fort Reno or if you've had any experiences there.
If you've heard any other stories or local legends about this cool place, drop them in the comments because we definitely want to hear them.
