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Established June 5, 1875. One of the last forts established in Texas for purpose of clearing the region of Indians. Around it Mobeetie, rendezvous of buffalo hunters and traders, grew up. The post was abandoned in 1889. Erected by the State of Texas 1936
Site of Fort Elliott is a historical marker in Mobeetie, Wheeler County, dedicated in 1936. It is one of 26 historical markers documented in Wheeler County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 44 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 35.5196, -100.4572 near Mobeetie. The nearest cataloged historic site is Mobeetie (historical marker), about 0.8 miles away. Others within a short drive include Fort Elliott, Captain G.W. Arrington, and Emanuel Dubbs.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5483001981. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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