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Description: Active from 1867-1881, the fort
is now partially restored including a mess hall, library,
store, and powder magazine. Replicas of enlisted men's
huts are on a bluff, and part of the Texas Longhorn Herd
resides in the park.
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Address:
1701 North US Highway 283
Albany, TX 76430
Parent Organization:
Texas Parks & Wildlife
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>13 free |
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13+ $2 |
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$1 per person |
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| What kind of visit you can have:
Partially restored ruins of fort located in a state
park, with part of the official Texas Longhorn
herd. Call ahead for living history programs. |
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Suggested Stay: |
| Period |
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| Buildings:
well, mess hall, ghost building, barracks, library,
store, administration building, cistern, hospital,
powder magazine, replicas of enlisted men's huts |
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| Historical |
Description
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Contact
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Address
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| Swenson Memorial Museum of Stephens County Museum |
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Details are on the way, but in
the meantime, you can find addresses, descriptions, URLs
and more at our sister site,
www.stepintoplaces.com |
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Cultural
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| Old Jail Art Center Museum |
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Address |
Contact |
| Camping/RV |
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| Bridgeview RV
Park |
5300 Hwy 180 W
Breckenridge TX 76424 |
254 559-8582 |
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Bed &
Breakfast
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| Ole Nail House
Inn |
351 South 3rd
Street
Albany TX 76430 |
915 762-2928 |
| Virginia's B&B |
349 Breckenridge
Street
Albany TX 76430 |
915 762-2013 |
| Blue Rose B&B |
214 West
Lindsey Street
Breckenridge TX 7642 |
254 559-2105 |
| Corner House
B&B |
340 Vine
Street
Baird TX 79504 |
915 854-1890 |
| Four Seasons
Guest House |
Baird TX 79504 |
915 854-5961 |
| Keeping Room |
900 West
Walker Street
Breckenridge TX 76424 |
254 559-8368 |
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| Albany Motor
Inn |
424 E US
Highway 180
Albany TX 76430 |
915 762-2451 |
| Herefrod Motel |
557 W Highway
180
Albany TX 76430
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915 762-2224 |
| Baird Motor
Inn |
500 Interstate 20 E
Baird TX 79504 |
915 854-2527 |
| Breckenridge
Inn Motel |
3111 West
Walker Street
Breckenridge TX 76424 |
254 559-6502 |
| Plaza Motel |
6924 US Highway 180 W
Breckenridge TX 76424 |
254 559-3956 |
| Ridge Motel |
2602 West
Walker Street
Breckenridge TX 76424 |
254 559-2244 |
| Village Inn
Motel & Store |
3128 County
Road 315
Breckenridge TX 76424 |
254 559-3472 |
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