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Fort Richardson

Jacksboro, Jack County

Marker Text

Established November 26, 1867 by the United States Army to defend the frontier against the Indians. A mail station on the Butterfield Overland Stage Line, 1858-1861. Abandoned as a military post May 23, 1879.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description from Jacksboro take US 281 .5 mile south to marker on east side of highway
Marker # 2009
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Centennial - Highway Marker (pink granite)
Code forts; military topics
Latitude, Longitude 33.211215, -98.157285

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