Civilian Cemetery - Fort Griffin, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member The Snowdog
N 32° 55.420 W 099° 13.530
14S E 478916 N 3642847
A once-forgotten and now rediscovered civilian cemetery on the grounds of Fort Griffin, Texas.
Waymark Code: WM195HY
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 11/29/2023
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member pmaupin
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When Fort Griffin was abandoned in 1881, many of the small civilian cemeteries in the area were forgotten. This cemetery was rediscovered, and is believed to contain about fifty graves. The waymark coordiantes are for the entry gate; to reach the cemetery is a .15-mile walk along a packed-earth grail.
City, Town, or Parish / State / Country: Fort Griffin, Texas

Approximate number of graves: 50

Cemetery Status: Inactive Not Maintained/Abandoned

Cemetery Website: Not listed

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