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8.6 Miles South to Fort Phantom Hill

Anson vicinity, Jones County

Marker Text

Established November 14, 1851 by the United States Army as a protection of the settlers against the Indians. Abandoned and burned April 6, 1854. Repaired and used by Southern Overland Mail, 1858-1861, sub-post of Fort Griffin, 1871-1872, temporary county seat of Jones County in 1881.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description from Anson, take US 180 east about 10 miles to highway marker. Text plate and 1936 star reported missing Jan. 2010.
Marker # 2005
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Centennial - Highway Marker (pink granite)
Code forts; military topics
Latitude, Longitude 32.750089, -99.653187

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