Shackelford County, Texas

Historical Markers in Albany, Texas

Duane tells the stories behind 25 Texas historical markers in Albany, in Shackelford County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Cowboys & Cattle, Civil War, Native History, and Ghost Towns. The markers on this list were placed between 1936 and 2017. 3 are Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks.

Cowboys & Cattle Civil War Native History Ghost Towns

Albany, Shackelford County, Texas

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Lt. Col. William E. Dyessplaced 2004
(August 9, 1916 – December 22, 1943) A native of Albany, and a graduate of Albany High School and John Tarleton Agricultural College, William Edwin…
Frontier Town of Fort Griffinplaced 2004
In the 19th century, the U.S. government established forts along Texas' frontier to protect pioneers.
Shackelford Countyplaced 1976
First inhabited by nomadic Indian tribes, Shackelford County was created in 1858 and named for Dr. John Shackelford (1790-1857).
Family Forts, C.S.A.placed 1963
Few in numbers and with little protection from the military but refusing to abandon their country, certain families of courageous and determined…
Fort Griffin Civil Jailplaced 1974
This structure was the jail used in the town of Fort Griffin located 15 miles north of here, near the United States Army Post of Fort Griffin which…
Frank Eben Conradplaced 2016
Frank Eben Conrad (1842-1892) was born in Rockford, Illinois, to John and Mary Ann (Brookbank) Conrad.