Most northerly of line of Army posts established in Texas after Civil War to
halt Native American depredations. Among regimental commanders was Col. Ranald
S. MacKenzie of famed MacKenzie's Raiders. Most impressive building left
standing was the post hospital. A reconstructed officers' barracks serves as
Interpretive Center. Seven original buildings still stand, including a morgue,
bakery, magazine, commissary, hospital and part of the guardhouse. The
Commanding Officer's house, made from cottonwood, is the only one of its kind
still standing in the entire country. In addition, there is a reconstructed
enlisted men's barracks. The fort was abandoned in May 1878. A military
re-enactments held annually.
Recreational facilities include campsites with electricity, picnic sites,
rest rooms, showers, nature hiking trails and fishing. There's a 10-mile hiking
trail with facilities for biking and an equestrian trail. Interpretive Center
open 8 a.m.–5 p.m. daily. Other buildings vary. Admission charge. Southwest edge
of city. 940/567-3506. www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/fort_richardson.
City: Jacksboro
Region: Panhandle Plains
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City: Fritch
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Region: Gulf Coast
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Region: Big Bend Country
