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'''{{PAGENAME}} (1867–1881)''' - | '''{{PAGENAME}} (1867–1881)''' - Established 31 Jul 1867 by Ltc. [[Samuel D. Sturges]], [[6th U.S. Cavalry]], and named [[Camp Wilson]] for 2nd Lt. [[Henry Hamilton Wilson]]. The post was renamed [[Fort Griffin (3)|Fort Griffin]] in 1868 after Col. Charles Griffin, [[35th U.S. Infantry]]. Abandoned 31 May 1881. | ||
=={{PAGENAME}} History== | =={{PAGENAME}} History== | ||
==Current Status== | ==Current Status== | ||
Revision as of 20:49, 14 July 2007
Fort Griffin (3) (1867–1881) - Established 31 Jul 1867 by Ltc. Samuel D. Sturges, 6th U.S. Cavalry, and named Camp Wilson for 2nd Lt. Henry Hamilton Wilson. The post was renamed Fort Griffin in 1868 after Col. Charles Griffin, 35th U.S. Infantry. Abandoned 31 May 1881.
Fort Griffin (3) History
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Location: 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
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