Founded 1851 for supply operations between Austin and the frontier post of Fort Phantom Hill. Traversed the county diagonally from the northwest to the southeast. Although regular troops withdrew from Phantom Hill 1854, and supply line was discontinued, road was often used by emigrants, troops, surveyors, others. (1967)
Old Fort Phantom Hill Corn Road
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Old Fort Phantom Hill Corn Road is a historical marker in Clyde, Callahan County, dedicated in 1967. It is one of 28 historical markers documented in Callahan County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 46 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.4665, -99.4548 near Clyde. The nearest cataloged historic site is Prew House (historical marker), about 3.7 miles away. Others within a short drive include Clyde First Methodist Church, Clyde, Community of, and Ross Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5059003732. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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