Texas Historic Forts: Part V, Richardson

School of Architecture, The University of Texas at Austin

Published by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

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TEXAS HISTORIC FORTS: PART V: RICHARDSON, School of Architecture, The University of Texas at Austin, softcover, illustrated (photos, drawings, maps), n.d. ITEM CONDITION: near fine. The text block and illustrations are in fine condition with no tears, dog-ears, or marks. There is no bookplate but the signature of a prior owner is written on the first free endpaper. This is not a library book nor a remainder. The white wraps are in very good condition (crease in lower righthand corner of front cover). 10 ¾ x 8 ¼, 108 pages, 20 ounces XX Fort Richardson is located in Jack County, Texas, adjacent to the western boundaries of the county seat, Jacksboro and immediately west of U.S. Highway 281 between Jacksboro and Fort Worth. The post was established 26 November 1867 as a northern base of operations for the second chain of forts and continued in this capacity throughout the following decade. It experienced a decline as a military installation following the close of Indian hostilities in 1878. The fort was abandoned 23 May 1878. Seller Inventory # 002459

Bibliographic Details

Title: Texas Historic Forts: Part V, Richardson

Publisher: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket