Black plaque № 14954

Belton, TX, United States

Fort Griffin. Site of a picket fort on Little River commonly called Fort Griffin; also known as Fort Smith and Little River Fort. Erected by Geo. B. Erath and 20 Texas Rangers in November, 1836 as a protection against Indians. Abandoned as a military post before the Santa Fe Expedition camped here,

June 24-29, 1841 but used by settlers many years as a place of defense against the Indians. #1986

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