Site of Fort Elliott
Established June 5, 1875. One of the last forts established in Texas for purpose of clearing the region of Indians. Around it Mobeetie, rendezvous of buffalo hunters and traders, grew up. The post was abandoned in 1889. Erected by the State of Texas 1936
35.5177° N, 100.4570° W
Where to Find It
Picnic area, N side SH 152, 0.7 mi. W of FM 48
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi E Buffalo Soldiers at Fort Elliott Mobeetie
- 0.9 mi E Mobeetie Mobeetie
- 1 mi SE Emanuel Dubbs Mobeetie
- 1 mi SE Captain G. W. Arrington Mobeetie
- 1 mi SE Fort Elliott Flagpole Mobeetie
- 1 mi SE Frank Willis, Sr. Mobeetie