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Fort Richardson

Fort Richardson is a historic place in Jacksboro, Jack County, Texas, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000816.

Jacksboro, Jack County, TexasListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000816★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Fort Richardson?

Fort Richardson was a United States Army installation located in present-day Jacksboro, Texas. Named in honor of Union General Israel B. Richardson, who died in the Battle of Antietam during the American Civil War, it was active from 1867 to 1878. Today, the site, with a few surviving buildings, is called Fort Richardson State Park, Historic Site, and Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1963 for its role in securing the state's northern frontier in the post-Civil War era.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Fort Richardson
City
Jacksboro
County
Jack County
State
Texas
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000816
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
33.20854, -98.16585
When was Fort Richardson listed on the National Register?

Fort Richardson was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Fort Richardson located?

Fort Richardson is located in Jacksboro, Jack County, Texas at approximately 33.20854, -98.16585. See the map above.

Is Fort Richardson a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Fort Richardson is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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