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Rustic Romance and a Hint of Mystery. Located in present-day Jones County, Fort Phantom Hill is one of the most pristine historic sites in Texas. It was one of the second line of forts laid out in the early 1850’s to protect the westward-moving frontier of Texas settlement.
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Fort Phantom Hill, also called the Camp on the Clear Fork, [a] is a former United States Army installation located in Jones County, Texas. The fort was established in 1851 as part of a line of forts in Texas to protect migrants passing through the state on their way to California.
Fort Phantom Hill. 127 reviews. #4 of 67 things to do in Abilene. Historic Sites. Write a review. What people are saying. By llittle. “ Nice peaceful country park ” Jan 2023. this Fort north of Abilene on west lake road is partially restored and nice to wander around. “ Unique experience ” Jan 2022.
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Fort Phantom Hill10818 FM 600. Abilene, Texas 79601. DetailsOpen in Google Maps. MapSave. Overview. Visit the ghostly ruins of this 1851 Army post. As you walk among the dozen chimneys and three buildings you almost hear the soldiers going about their daily routine.
Feb 10, 2022 · A day trip to historic Fort Phantom Hill is a must when you visit Abilene in West Texas. It’s a neat place to learn about one of the old Texas Forts history. After all, it’s only around 20 minutes drive from downtown Abilene to historic Fort Phantom Hill.
Oct 22, 2020 · The Texas and Pacific Railway routed its tracks through Abilene, fourteen miles to the south. A letter written to the San Antonio Express in 1892 commented that Fort Phantom contained nothing but "one hotel, one saloon, one general store, one blacksmith shop, and 10,000 prairie dogs." Fort Phantom Hill is on private land.
