Site of Fort Elliott
Established June 5, 1875. One of the last forts established in Texas for the purpose of clearing the region of Indians. Around it Mobeetie, rendezvous of buffalo hunters and trappers grew up. The post was abandoned in 1889.
Marker is at the intersection of West Oklahoma Avenue (Texas Route 152) and County Road 4, on the right when traveling west on West Oklahoma Avenue.
Courtesy hmdb.org