Fort Phantom Hill
Established November 14, 1851 Abandoned April 6, 1854 Repaired and used by Southern Overland Mail, 1858-1861 Sub-post of Fort Griffin in 1871 and 1872 A thriving village which grew up in its vicinity after the Civil War served as temporary county seat of Jones County in 1881 but declined rapidly after county seat was located at Anson
32.6424° N, 99.6795° W
Where to Find It
from Hawley, FM 1082 east to FM 600 and then north to fort ruins
Nearby Markers
- 0.5 mi S Phantom Hill Cemetery Abilene
- 5.2 mi S Round Mound Cemetery Hawley
- 7.6 mi N 8.6 Miles South to Fort Phantom Hill Anson vicinity
- 9.6 mi NE Lueders Cemetery Lueders
- 10.1 mi NE Smith's Station Albany
- 10.9 mi NE Goodnight-Loving Trail in Shackelford County Albany