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Military Road (Ft. Belknap-Ft Worth)

Newcastle, Young County

Marker Text

Past this point extended in 1851 a military road connecting Fort Belknap and Fort Worth. Over it passed troops, travelers, and supplies for the frontier posts.

Marker Details

Address SH 251, S of Newcastle
Location Description Fort Belknap; 3 mi S. of Newcastle on SH 251
Marker # 3375
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Centennial - Subject Marker (gray granite)
Code roads; military topics
Latitude, Longitude 33.149988, -98.739571

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