Fort Griffin
Fort Griffin, now a Texas state historic site as Fort Griffin State Historic Site, was a US Cavalry fort established 31 July 1867 by four companies of the Sixth Cavalry, U.S. Army, under the command of Lt. Its address puts it 22 mi northwest of Breckenridge. For mild weather, aim for March, April, October and November (67–79°F highs).
A landmark, 22 mi northwest of Breckenridge
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Breckenridge, 22 miles southeast. Where to stay ↓
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 96–96°, and about 109 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, Oct and Nov
March, April, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 67–79°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Fort Griffin
Fort Griffin, now a Texas state historic site as Fort Griffin State Historic Site, was a US Cavalry fort established 31 July 1867 by four companies of the Sixth Cavalry, U.S. Army, under the command of Lt. Col. S. D. Sturgis, in the western part of North Texas, specifically northwestern Shackelford County, to give settlers protection from early Comanche and Kiowa raids. Originally called Camp Wilson after Henry Hamilton Wilson, a recently deceased lieutenant and son of Republican senator and later vice president Henry Wilson, it was later named for Charles Griffin, a former Civil War Union general who had commanded, as de facto military governor, the Department of Texas during the early years of Reconstruction.
- Type
- Landmark
- Listed
- Texas State Historic Site · National Register of Historic Places (1971)
- Wikipedia readers
- 11K a year
Staying near Fort Griffin
The closest lodging is in Breckenridge (7) and Graham (9).
Breckenridge
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
5,123 people
22 mi southeast of Fort Griffin
Compare 3 towns
| Town | From Fort Griffin | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breckenridge | 22 mi southeast | 30 min | 7 4 hotels · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 5,123 | $76K | C |
| Graham | 40 mi east | 1 hr | 9 7 hotels · 1 motel · 1 RV park | 8,814 | $184K | B |
| Cisco | 40 mi south | 1 hr | 3 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs | 3,980 | $104K | B+ |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
While you are near Fort Griffin
Each of these is within 57 miles.
46 mi LakePossum Kingdom Lake
43 mi Zoo & aquariumAbilene Zoological Gardens225K visitors a year
55 mi MuseumRobert E. Howard Museum
44 mi MuseumThe Grace Museum60K visitors a year
56 mi MuseumBuffalo Gap Historic VillagePhoto credits
Possum Kingdom Lake: Mark Quadling, Henley Quadling, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Abilene Zoological Gardens: Keithimus (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Robert E. Howard Museum: 0ccam, CC BY-SA 2.0 · The Grace Museum: Keithimus (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Buffalo Gap Historic Village: Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Planning a visit to Fort Griffin
What town is Fort Griffin near?
Breckenridge, TX, about 22 miles southeast.
When is the best time to visit Fort Griffin?
March, April, October and November, with highs of 67–79°.
What is the closest airport to Fort Griffin?
Abilene Regional (ABI), about 44 miles away. The nearest big hub is Dallas Fort Worth (DFW), about 127 miles.
Where should I stay near Fort Griffin?
Breckenridge (22 mi, 7 places to stay), Graham (40 mi, 9 places to stay) and Cisco (40 mi, 3 places to stay).
Locals’ advice in Breckenridge
There are no tips yet, so start one in Breckenridge’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.