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Fort Lancaster
Marker Text:
Ruins of Fort
Lancaster
Established in
1855 by the United States government as a protection to travelers
and mail on the overland route from San Antonio to San Diego - Abandoned
in 1861 - Reoccupied in 1868 for a short time. |
Information
432/836-4391
http://www.thc.state.tx.us/hsites/hs_fort_lancaster.shtml
Open Daily, 9 a.m.– 5 p.m.
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Old
Government Road Lookout
Photo courtesy Barclay
Gibson, December 2007 |
Old
Government Road historical marker
Photo courtesy Barclay
Gibson, December 2007 |
Chihuahua
Trail & Escondido Water Hole Marker
Photo courtesy Barclay
Gibson, December 2007 |
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| Recommended
Books |
| Official
Guide to Texas State Parks |
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| Camper's
Guide to Texas Parks, Lakes, and Forests, 5th Edition : Where
to Go and How to Get There |
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| Hiking
and Backpacking Trails of Texas: Walking, Hiking, and Biking
Trails for All Ages and Abilities! |
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| Texas
Atlas and Gazetteer (Texas Atlas & Gazetteer) by Delorme |
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