Jacksboro County, Texas Isaac Briscoe first settled about five miles north of Jacksboro, where he remained for some time. Joe Fowler, who was driving home the oxen when the Indians charged the residence of Calvin Gage, married a daughter of Mr...
Jack County, Texas It will be remembered that the Indians commenced their depredations in Parker County during the year 1859, and so it was in Jack County. There was living in the above named county in 1859 a lady by the name of Mrs. Calhoun. She...
Jack County, Texas Following the Kiowa's attack on the Warren Wagon Train, the bulk of the warriors headed north with their loot and stories of victory. A few unfortunates chose to hang around North Texas a little too long. The following story is...
Jack County, Texas Colonel Drake drilled the first successful oil well around the end of the Civil War. The success of Edison's light bulb drastically reduced the nation's demand for lamp oil, which rendered petroleum practically worthless. Once...
Jack County, Texas Southeast to Jacksboro Fort Richardson Pages SE Entrance to Jacksboro | Ft. Richardson | Post Civil War | Garrison Life | Ft. Richardson Tour | Military Rd. to Ft. Sill | South to Keechi The map below shows the Texas Forts Trail...
Jack County, Texas Fort Richardson Pages SE Entrance to Jacksboro | Ft. Richardson | Post Civil War | Garrison Life | Ft. Richardson Tour | Military Rd. to Ft. Sill | South to Keechi Northern View Toward Fort Sill Christmas at the Sherman House...
Jack County, Texas Jermyn Through Finis Follow 114 east from the site of the Lost Valley Fight. Loving Ranch headquarters is on the left side of the road right before you reach the little community of Jermyn. Turn right on 1191 when you get to...
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