Fort Elliott, Military fort in Wheeler County, Texas, United States
Fort Elliott stands at an elevation of 811 meters on a plateau overlooking Sweetwater Creek in the Texas Panhandle region.
Established in 1875 under Major James Biddle's command, Fort Elliott served as a strategic military post to protect settlers and monitor Indian Territory borders until 1890.
African American troops of the 10th Cavalry, known as Buffalo Soldiers, maintained operations at Fort Elliott while safeguarding cattle drives between Texas and Kansas.
The former military installation site contains historical markers that detail the fort's role in territorial defense and regional development during the late 1800s.
Lieutenant Henry O. Flipper, the first African American graduate from West Point Military Academy, performed his military duties at Fort Elliott.
Location: Wheeler County
Inception: June 5, 1875
Elevation above the sea: 811 m
GPS coordinates: 35.51778,-100.45639
Latest update: March 10, 2025 16:19
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