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Old Fort Phantom Hill Corn Road

Clyde, Callahan County

Marker Text

Founded 1851 for supply operations between Austin and the frontier post of Fort Phantom Hill. Traversed the county diagonally from the northwest to the southeast. Although regular troops withdrew from Phantom Hill 1854, and supply line was discontinued, road was often used by emigrants, troops, surveyors, others. (1967)

Marker Details

Address FM 604
Location Description FM 604, 0.6 mi. NW of CR 109, SW side of the road, inside ranch gate entrance on private property. Marker reported missing Jul. 2022.
Marker # 3732
Dedicated 1967
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code roads; military topics
  • Private Property:

    True
  • Latitude, Longitude 32.464334, -99.518724

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