Fort Richardson
National Historic Landmark

Fort Richardson

Jacksboro, Jack County, Texas
Listed
October 14, 1966
Type
Building
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
66000816

About this property

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.

Location

Jacksboro, Jack County, Texas
33.20854, -98.16585

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Jack County Courthouse
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0.9 mi
Brown, J. T., Hotel
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Gallagher House
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Street, Spencer Boyd, Houses
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25.3 mi
National Theater
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Nearby Battles

Warren Wagon Train Massacre — Salt Creek Prairie (May 18, 1871)
1871Indian Wars
7.1 mi

Questions about this property

When was Fort Richardson listed on the National Register?

Fort Richardson was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1966.

What type of historic resource is Fort Richardson?

Fort Richardson is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Fort Richardson a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Fort Richardson has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Fort Richardson?

The period of significance for Fort Richardson is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1867.

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