Historical Markers in Jacksboro, Texas

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• Jack Countyplaced 1965

  Created 1856. Organized 1857. Named for W. H. and P. C. Jack, brothers and patriots in the Texas Revolution.

• James B. Dosherplaced 1997

  James B. Dosher moved to Texas in 1847 and served in Cureton's Company of the Texas Rangers. Discharged in 1848, he married Velma Eddings in 1851.

• Squaw Mountain Communityplaced 1998

  Legend tells of a mountaintop skirmish between Native Americans and Texas Rangers in 1875. A woman was accidentally killed; the Rangers buried her on…

• Fort Richardsonplaced 1936

  As partially reconstructed in 1936. Established by the United States War Department on November 26, 1867 as a protection of the frontier against…

• Fort Richardson Cavalry Post Hospital, 1867placed 1965

  In fort built to halt Indian depredations in North Texas. One of buildings and units on inspection in May 1871 by General William Tecumseh Sherman…

• G. D. Crossplaced 1969

  (1855 - 1941) Born in Arkansas. Served in Hunter's Texas Ranger Company 1873-1874, helping remove Indians from Texas.

All 13 historical markers in Jacksboro

• Birthplace of Texas 4-H Clubs1968
• Butterfield Stage Line1936
• Fort Richardson1936
• Fort Richardson Cavalry Post Hospital, 18671965
• G. D. Cross1969
• Jack County1965
• James B. Dosher1997
• Lynn Creek Cemetery2008
• Mobilization Site of Lost Battalion1968
• Officers' Quarters1964
• Roberts Branch Cemetery2010
• Salt Creek Cemetery2010
• Squaw Mountain Community1998

Historical markers near Jacksboro

• Graford5 stories · 21 mi
• Graham10 stories · 22 mi
• Chico7 stories · 24 mi
• Bridgeport9 stories · 25 mi
• Paradise6 stories · 30 mi
• Palo Pinto5 stories · 32 mi

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