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Fort Richardson State Historical Park

And Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway

1 mile south off US 281, built in 1867, was the northernmost in a chain of U.S. Cavalry posts used to halt American Indian raids and to guard the Butterfield Overland mail route. The fort was abondoned in 1878. Present-day Fort Richardson Historical Park's 396 acres contain seven original and two replica buildings as well as picnic and camping facilities.

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Location	Jacksboro Texas 76458
Phone	940-567-3506
Website	http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/park/fortrich/fortrich.htm Richardson State Park, Historic Site & Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway, located northwest of Fort Worth in Jack County, contains 454.16 acres. The property was acquired in 1968 from the City of Jacksboro and was opened to the public the same year. Fort Richardson was established in November 1867. Fort Richardson was named in honor of ...