Near Newcastle in Young County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Fort Belknap Memorial

Photographed By Duane Hall, March 23, 2016

1. Fort Belknap Memorial Marker

Inscription. Built with stones from the original fort, this monument was completed November 3, 1995 on the 144th birthday of Fort Belknap at its present location. Erected to the memory of the U.S., Texas and Confederate troops who served here. Dedicated by the citizens of Young County and the Gen. W.R. Scurry Camp 606 Sons of Confederate Veterans.

Erected 1995 by Gen W.R. Scurry Camp 606 SCV.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military. In addition, it is included in the Sons of Confederate Veterans/United Confederate Veterans series list.

Location. 33° 9.034′ N, 98° 44.46′ W. Marker is near Newcastle, Texas, in Young County. Memorial can be reached from Farm to Market Road 61 south of Thompson Road. Marker is located inside Fort Belknap park near the museum; the above directions are to the entrance of the park. 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. Colonel William C. Young (a few steps from this marker); Major Robert S. Neighbors (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Military Road (Fort Belknap - San Antonio) (about 300 feet away); The Butterfield Overland Stages (about

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300 feet away); Tonkawa Scouts, C.S.A. (about 300 feet away); Camp Belknap, C.S.A. (about 300 feet away); A Military Road (Fort Belknap - Fort Worth) (about 400 feet away); Old Fort Belknap Powder Magazine (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newcastle.

Fort Belknap Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, March 23, 2016

2. Fort Belknap Memorial

Memorial built with stones from original fort

Photographed By Duane Hall, March 23, 2016

3. Fort Belknap Memorial

Memorial in front of reconstructed replica of 1852 Commissary,<br>now Fort Belknap Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, March 23, 2016

4. Memorial in front of reconstructed replica of 1852 Commissary,
now Fort Belknap Museum

Credits. This page was last revised on October 30, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 540 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 2, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.