Fort Richardson
As partially reconstructed in 1936. Established by the United States War Department on November 26, 1867 as a protection of the frontier against hostile Indians. Named in honor of General Israel B. Richardson, U.S.A., killed at Antietam, September 17, 1862. Abandoned May 23, 1878 as the line of settlement had passed westward.
33.2060° N, 98.1633° W
Where to Find It
Fort Richardson State Historical Park, at interpretive center
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi W Mobilization Site of Lost Battalion Jacksboro
- 0.1 mi NE Officers' Quarters Jacksboro
- 0.1 mi NW Fort Richardson Cavalry Post Hospital, 1867 Jacksboro
- 0.2 mi NE Jacksboro's First Railroad Depot Jacksboro
- 0.4 mi E James B. Dosher Jacksboro
- 0.5 mi N Sewell Park Jacksboro