Site of a Picket Fort on Little River commonly called Fort Griffin
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Also known as Fort Smith and Little River Fort. Erected by Geo. B. Erath and 20 Texas Rangers in November, 1836 as a protection against Indians.
Abandoned as a military post before the Santa Fe Expedition camped here, June 24-29, 1841 but used by settlers many years as a place of defense against the Indians. (1936) Marker No: 1986
Gray Granite 1926 Centennial Marker
Geographic: 30991850,-97.389778
Location: 5 miles southeast of Belton on FM 436
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