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Fort Griffin State Historical Park

Located on US 283, includes the ruins of the 1867 fort site. This fort was a major base of operations for raids against the Comanches. The town that grew around the fort became one of the more notorious places on the frontier. Camping is available.

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Location	1701 North US Hwy 283 Albany Texas 76430
Phone	915-762-3592
Website	http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/park/fortgrif/fortgrif.htm ... Park & Historic Site 1701 North US Highway 283 Albany TX 76430 325/762-3592 History: Fort Griffin State Park and Historic Site is 506.2 acres, with 1500 feet of river area north of Albany in Shackelford County. The state was deeded the land by Shackelford County in 1935. The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) built many of the park's ...