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{{ | '''{{PAGENAME}} (1867–1881)''' - Established 31 Jul 1867 by Ltc. [[Samuel D. Sturges]], [[6th U.S. Cavalry]], and first named [[Camp Wilson]] for 2nd Lt. [[Henry Hamilton Wilson]]. The post was renamed [[Fort Griffin (3)|Fort Griffin]] in 1868 after Colonel [[Charles Griffin]], [[35th U.S. Infantry]], Commander of the Department of Texas. Abandoned 31 May 1881. | ||
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In addition to providing protection for the local area Fort Griffin served as a jumping off point for settlers heading west and as supply location for buffalo hunters. The town of Fort Griffin grew up at the base of post and was known as a very rough and tumble place. As the Indian wars of the 1870's came to a close and the railroad bypassed Fort Griffin, the post was no longer necessary and it was closed on 31 May 1881. | In addition to providing protection for the local area Fort Griffin served as a jumping off point for settlers heading west and as supply location for buffalo hunters. The town of Fort Griffin grew up at the base of post and was known as a very rough and tumble place. As the Indian wars of the 1870's came to a close and the railroad bypassed Fort Griffin, the post was no longer necessary and it was closed on 31 May 1881. | ||
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* {{Frazer}}, page 151 | * {{Frazer}}, page 151 | ||
* {{Hart}}, page 160 | * {{Hart}}, page 160 | ||
'''Links: ''' | '''Links: ''' | ||
* [http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/fort_griffin/#hist Fort Griffin State Park] | |||
* [http://www.theoldjailartcenter.org/libarch/findingaids/Fort%20Griffin%20Records/FtGriffin.htm Fort Griffin Records] | * [http://www.theoldjailartcenter.org/libarch/findingaids/Fort%20Griffin%20Records/FtGriffin.htm Fort Griffin Records] | ||
* [http://www.fortgriffin.com/FortGriffin.htm Fort Griffin] | * [http://www.fortgriffin.com/FortGriffin.htm Fort Griffin] | ||
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* Cashion, Ty, ''A Texas Frontier: The Clear Fork Country and Fort Griffin, 1849-1887'', University of Oklahoma Press, 1997, ISBN-10: 0806128550, ISBN-13: 978-0806128559 | * Cashion, Ty, ''A Texas Frontier: The Clear Fork Country and Fort Griffin, 1849-1887'', University of Oklahoma Press, 1997, ISBN-10: 0806128550, ISBN-13: 978-0806128559 | ||
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Revision as of 07:17, 31 October 2011
Fort Griffin (3) (1867–1881) - Established 31 Jul 1867 by Ltc. Samuel D. Sturges, 6th U.S. Cavalry, and first named Camp Wilson for 2nd Lt. Henry Hamilton Wilson. The post was renamed Fort Griffin in 1868 after Colonel Charles Griffin, 35th U.S. Infantry, Commander of the Department of Texas. Abandoned 31 May 1881.
Fort Griffin (3) History
In addition to providing protection for the local area Fort Griffin served as a jumping off point for settlers heading west and as supply location for buffalo hunters. The town of Fort Griffin grew up at the base of post and was known as a very rough and tumble place. As the Indian wars of the 1870's came to a close and the railroad bypassed Fort Griffin, the post was no longer necessary and it was closed on 31 May 1881.
Current Status
The site is now Fort Griffin State Historical Park. The partially restored ruins of Fort Griffin are on a bluff overlooking the town site of Fort Griffin and the Clear Fork of the Brazos River Valley. The ruins include a hand dug well, a mess hall, a ghost building, barracks, a library, a rock chimney, a store, an administration building, a cistern, a hospital, a powder magazine, the foundation of the officers' quarters, the first sergeant's quarters, a restored bakery, and replicas of enlisted men's huts.
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Location: North of Albany, Texas on Hwy 283 at the old town of Fort Griffin, Texas. Maps & Images Lat: 32.926700 Long: -99.230800 |
Sources:
- Frazer, Robert W., Forts of the West, University of Oklahoma Press, Norman OK, 1965, ISBN 0-8061-1250-6, page 151
- Hart, Herbert M., Tour Guide to Old Western Forts, Pruett Publishing Co., Boulder CO, 1980, ISBN 0-87108-568-2, page 160
Links:
Publications:
- Cashion, Ty, A Texas Frontier: The Clear Fork Country and Fort Griffin, 1849-1887, University of Oklahoma Press, 1997, ISBN-10: 0806128550, ISBN-13: 978-0806128559
- Rister, Carl Coke, Fort Griffin on the Texas Frontier, Univ of Oklahoma Press, 1986, ISBN-10: 0806119810, ISBN-13: 978-0806119816
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