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Site of Fort Elliott

Mobeetie, Wheeler County

Marker Text

Established June 5, 1875. One of the last forts established in Texas for purpose of clearing the region of Indians. Around it Mobeetie, rendezvous of buffalo hunters and traders, grew up. The post was abandoned in 1889. Erected by the State of Texas 1936

Marker Details

Address SH 152
Location Description Picnic area, N side SH 152, 0.7 mi. W of FM 48
Marker # 1981
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Texas Centennial - historical marker (gray granite)
Code forts; Native Americans

  • Private Property:

    Unknown
    • Latitude, Longitude 35.517705, -100.456961

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