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Jacksboro in Jack County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
 

Fort Richardson Hotel

 
 
Fort Richardson Hotel Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, April 10, 2023
1. Fort Richardson Hotel Marker
Inscription. Built by H. J. Hensley and L. A. Wilson, 1899, on site, old Wichita House, run by Mrs. Francis Duke.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967

 
Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 2011.)
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
 
Location. 33° 13.086′ N, 98° 9.535′ W. Marker is in Jacksboro, Texas, in Jack County. Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street (U.S. 281) and West Belknap Street (U.S. 380), on the left when traveling north on South Main Street. US 281 and US 380, southwest corner of courthouse square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 106 South Main Street, Jacksboro TX 76458, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Bank Building in County (within shouting distance of this marker); Jack County (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Jack County Courthouse Cornerstone (about 400 feet away); Old Hess Building (about 500 feet away); First Baptist Church (about 600 feet away); Birthplace of Texas 4-H Clubs (approx. 0.2 miles away); Former Gulf, Texas & Western Railroad Depot
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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Butterfield Stage Line (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jacksboro.
 
Fort Richardson Hotel and Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, April 10, 2023
2. Fort Richardson Hotel and Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 78 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on April 11, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.

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