Located 3 miles south on SR 251, was established on 1851. Once on the Butterfield Overland Stage route, this outpost played an important part in defending the frontier. Seven original buildings are restored; two are small museums, and a third houses the county archives. Picniking is allowed.
Location:
TX 251, Newcastle Texas
Telephone
940-846-3222
Other History nearby:
(Mineral Wells) Crazy Water Well
(Newcastle) Fort Belknap
(Newcastle) Fort Belnap
(Albany) Georgia Monument
(Jacksboro) Jack County Museum
(Albany) Ledbetter Picket House
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