Fort Griffin, Military historic site in Shackelford County, Texas.
Fort Griffin stands on a plateau overlooking the Clear Fork of the Brazos River, featuring stone buildings, barracks, and administrative structures from the 1860s frontier period.
Established in 1867 by four companies of the Sixth Cavalry, Fort Griffin protected settlers against Comanche and Kiowa raids until its decommissioning in 1881.
The Fort Griffin Fandangle, performed annually since 1938, represents the longest-running outdoor musical show in Texas, celebrating local frontier history.
Fort Griffin State Historic Site maintains 33 camping areas, hiking trails, and educational exhibits, while hosting regular demonstrations of frontier military life.
The Official State of Texas Longhorn Herd resides at Fort Griffin, preserving a cattle breed that shaped the region's ranching heritage.
Location: Texas
Location: Shackelford County
Address: 15 mi. N of Albany on U.S. 283
GPS coordinates: 32.92722,-99.23222
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:36
Texas contains natural springs, waterfalls, sand dunes and historic sites. The terrain changes from desert to swampland. The state features mining towns, military forts, Japanese gardens and prehistoric locations. Visitors can explore underwater caves, limestone cliffs, and salt marshes. The area includes Native American quarries, Spanish missions, and 19th-century plantations.
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