Newcastle in Young County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Military Road (Fort Belknap - Fort Phantom Hill)
Photographed By Duane Hall, March 23, 2016
1. Military Road (Fort Belknap - Fort Phantom Hill) Marker
Military Road
Surveyed in 1849 by Colonel J.E. Johnson who was detailed by the U.S. War Department to locate the most feasible route from Red River to El Paso. From 1851 to 1854 it connected two frontier forts, Belknap and Phantom Hill, 73 miles apart. Traveled 1858 to 1861 by stages of the Butterfield line which connected St. Louis and San Francisco.
Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 3374.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Forts and Castles • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Butterfield Overland Mail, and the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.
Location. 33° 9.048′ N, 98° 44.542′ W. Marker is in Newcastle, Texas, in Young County. Marker is on Fort Circle south of Thompson Road, on the left when traveling south. Marker is located outside the west wall of Fort Belknap park along Fort Circle. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newcastle TX 76372, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tonkawa Scouts, C.S.A. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fort Belknap Memorial (about 400
this page online
Photographed By Duane Hall, March 23, 2016
2. Military Road (Fort Belknap - Fort Phantom Hill) Marker
Photographed By Duane Hall, March 23, 2016
3. View to South from Fort Circle
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 500 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 2, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
