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Fort Richardson

Jacksboro, Jack County

Marker Text

As partially reconstructed in 1936. Established by the United States War Department on November 26, 1867 as a protection of the frontier against hostile Indians. Named in honor of General Israel B. Richardson, U.S.A., killed at Antietam, September 17, 1862. Abandoned May 23, 1878 as the line of settlement had passed westward.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description Fort Richardson State Historical Park, at interpretive center
Marker # 2008
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Centennial Marker
Code forts; military topics
Latitude, Longitude 33.205996, -98.163139

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