Near Albany in Shackelford County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Fort Griffin

Shackelford County Texas

— July 31, 1867 - May 31, 1881 —

Fort Griffin Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, February 12, 2017

1. Fort Griffin Marker

Inscription. Established by Brevet Colonel Sturgis acting under orders of Lieutenant General Charles Griffin, Commander Sixth U.S. Cavalry and Commander Frontier Area, for whom named. Headquarters of Companies A, F, & G, 11th Infantry and two companies 4th Cavalry, U.S. Army during final conquest of savage Indian tribes 1867-1876.

In valley below lies town of Fort Griffin seat of West Texas civilization. Famous as headquarters for buffalo hunters, government surveyors, and pioneers. Principal supply station for trail drivers on Fort Griffin - Fort Dodge Cattle Trail, the longest on the continent.

Erected by the State of Texas 1936 with funds appropriated by the Federal government to commemorate one hundred years of Texas independence

1836 - 1936

In honor of the true western spirit

Erected 1936 by State of Texas.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Settlements & Settlers • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 31, 1867.

Location. 32° 55.586′ N, 99° 14.026′ W. Marker is near Albany, Texas, in Shackelford County. Marker

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can be reached from the intersection of U.S. 283 and Park Road 58. Marker is located in Fort Griffin State Historic Site near the entrance to the visitor center. The above directions are to the entrance to the historic site. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Albany TX 76430, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Civilian Conservation Corps at Fort Griffin (approx. 0.3 miles away); Frontier Town of Fort Griffin (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Western Cattle Trail Crossings at Fort Griffin (approx. 0.4 miles away); Russell Young Gilbert (approx. half a mile away); Fort Griffin Civil Jail (approx. half a mile away); Fort Griffin Lodge Hall (approx. half a mile away); Black Cemetery (approx. 0.9 miles away); Family Forts, C.S.A. (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Albany.

Also see . . .
1. Official Website of Fort Griffin State Historic Site. (Submitted on February 25, 2017.)
2. Restoration of Fort Griffin's Centennial Monument. This is an article with photos on the Texas Historical Commission's restoration of the monument in 2009. (Submitted on April 22, 2018, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.)

Photographed By Duane Hall, February 12, 2017

2. Fort Griffin Marker

Fort Griffin Marker near Visitor Center Entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, February 12, 2017

3. Fort Griffin Marker near Visitor Center Entrance

Water Well and Parade Grounds of Fort Griffin image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, February 12, 2017

4. Water Well and Parade Grounds of Fort Griffin

View to northeast from marker location

Fort Griffin Marker in 2011 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, 2011

5. Fort Griffin Marker in 2011

Credits. This page was last revised on April 22, 2018. It was originally submitted on February 25, 2017, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 402 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 25, 2017, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.