Latitude & Longitude:
33° 12' 40.37351000004",
-98° 9' 26.22443000004"
Texas State Historical Marker
Established November 26, 1867 by the United States Army to defend the frontier against the Indians. A mail station on the Butterfield Overland Stage Line, 1858-1861. Abandoned as a military post May 23, 1879.
This page last updated: 7/15/2008
Fort Richardson Historical Marker Location Map, Jacksboro, Texas