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Established November 14, 1851 Abandoned April 6, 1854 Repaired and used by Southern Overland Mail, 1858-1861 Sub-post of Fort Griffin in 1871 and 1872 A thriving village which grew up in its vicinity after the Civil War served as temporary county seat of Jones County in 1881 but declined rapidly after county seat was located at Anson
Fort Phantom Hill is a historical marker in Hawley, Jones County, dedicated in 1936. It is one of 23 historical markers documented in Jones County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 71 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.6424, -99.6795 near Hawley. The nearest cataloged historic site is Phantom Hill Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.5 miles away. Others within a short drive include Rising Sun Cemetery, Alexander Cemetery, and Central Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5253002004. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
“Fort Phantom Hill” names 2 distinct records in Jones County. This page is the historical marker dedicated in 1936 in Hawley. The others:
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