Inspired by local history, the Cherokee Nation wished to model their newest casino after this treasured landmark so that the imaginative, yet familiar design of Fort Gibson would draw visitors to the destination. Constructed in 1824 on the Grand River, the landmark is an integral piece of America's western culture, placed on the United States' National Register of Historic Places and National Historic Landmark lists. Covering 2,648 sq m (28,500 sq ft), the casino offers 500 electronic gaming machines, a bar, a full-service restaurant, and an entertainment area, which hosts musical performances and other events.Ĭherokee Casino Fort Gibson is located near the historical site of Fort Gibson, an early American military installation built to protect the American frontier from invasion during warfare with Native Americans. Cherokee Casino Fort Gibson is one of several Oklahoma casinos owned by the Native American Cherokee people of the United States.
