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Fort Richardson State Historical Park

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1 mile south off US 281, built in 1867, was the northernmost in a chain of U.S. Cavalry posts used to halt American Indian raids and to guard the Butterfield Overland mail route. The fort was abondoned in 1878. Present-day Fort Richardson Historical Park's 396 acres contain seven original and two replica buildings as well as picnic and camping facilities.

Location: PO Box 4, Jacksboro Texas 76458 Telephone 940-567-3506

Other Texas State Parks nearby:
(Jacksboro) Fort Richardson State Historical Park
(Mineral Wells) Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway

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