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Fort Griffin |
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Belton vicinity,
TX,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
30° 59' 30.6996",
-97° 23' 23.1972"
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Texas State
Historical Marker |
Site of a picket fort on Little River commonly called Fort Griffin; also known as Fort Smith and Little River Fort. Erected by Geo. B. Erath and 20 Texas Rangers in November, 1836 as a protection against Indians. Abandoned as a military post before the Santa Fe Expedition camped here, June 24-29, 1841 but used by settlers many years as a place of defense against the Indians.
This page last updated: 7/15/2008 |
Fort Griffin Historical Marker Location Map, Belton vicinity, Texas
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