Anson, TX, United States
8.6 Miles South to Fort Phantom Hill. Established November 14, 1851 by the United States Army as a protection of the settlers against the Indians. Abandoned and burned April 6, 1854. Repaired and used by Southern Overland Mail, 1858-1861, sub-post of Fort Griffin, 1871-1872, temporary county seat of
Jones County in 1881. #2005
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