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Fort Griffin
Soldiers had arrived as early as July 31st, 1867 to establish the post. After the original location they had chosen was flooded during heavy rains they moved to the top of a 100-foot mesa overlooking the Clear Fork of the Brazos River. The remaining soldiers and officers arrived at this fort located at the edge of hostile Indian Territory In May of 1878 from Fort Richardson as it had been officially ordered abandoned.
More than 90 structures were built here. Original plans were for all of the buildings to be constructed of stone however only 6 actually were.
Today you can explore the grounds of the fort viewing ruins of the original stone buildings as well as reconstructed wooden structures. A self-guided walking tour starts at the visitor center and leads directly out to a 45-foot deep well, which provided drinking water for the fort.
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