Mobeetie in Wheeler County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Fort Elliot Flagpole
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, March 17, 2016
1. Fort Elliot Flagpole Marker
J. J. Long, teamster-merchant, who arrived with the soldiers, was hired to provide a flagpole for the fort. In cedar breaks near Antelope Hills, 30 miles away, he cut two huge trees and hauled them here by wagon to build this 50-foot pole.
After Fort Elliott closed in 1890, Long bought the pole and placed it in front of his store. Later, at Mobeetie school for 20 years; it was erected here 1949.
Erected 1966 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 1982.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.
Location. 35° 30.617′ N, 100° 26.553′ W. Marker is in Mobeetie, Texas, in Wheeler County. It can be reached from Dickerson Street half a mile south of Texas Highway 152, on the right when traveling south. Marker is at flagpole in front of old jail in Old Mobeetie. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mobeetie TX 79061, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Texas Panhandle. It is also on the American Great Plains and specifically on the Southern Plains. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Comancherνa, the Dust Bowl, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Emanuel Dubbs (here, next to this marker); Temple Lea Houston (here, next to this marker); Frank Willis, Sr. (here,
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Photographed by Bill Kirchner, March 17, 2016
2. Fort Elliot Flagpole
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 8, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 807 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 8, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.
