FRIENDS OF FORT RICHARDSON ASSOCIATION

JACKSBORO, TX

TX199 West at FM1156 North Signs Westbound on Texas State Highway 199.
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The Friends of Fort Richardson Association is a non-profit organization located in Jacksboro, Texas. The association was established in 1987 with the mission to preserve and promote the history and legacy of Fort Richardson, which was an important military installation during the late 1800s and early 1900s.

The association operates the Fort Richardson State Park and Historic Site, which is a popular tourist attraction in the area. The park offers visitors a glimpse into the life of the soldiers who were stationed at Fort Richardson through a variety of exhibits and displays, including a replica of the original hospital, barracks, and officers' quarters.

The Friends of Fort Richardson Association also hosts a number of events throughout the year, including reenactments, living history demonstrations, and educational programs for both adults and children. The association's volunteers work tirelessly to maintain the park and its facilities, ensuring that visitors have a memorable and enjoyable experience.

Overall, the Friends of Fort Richardson Association plays a vital role in preserving the history of the area and educating the public about the importance of Fort Richardson in Texas history. Their efforts have helped to ensure that this important piece of history will be remembered and appreciated for generations to come.

FRIENDS OF FORT RICHARDSON ASSOCIATION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in JACKSBORO TX. US MID #8404801657

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

TX199 West at FM1156 North Signs Westbound on Texas State Highway 199.
Old Gulf, Texas & Western Railroad Depot (Baird, Texas) Historic Gulf, Texas & Western Railroad depot in Jacksboro, Texas. The station was constructed 1909-10. It was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1968.
Old Gulf, Texas & Western Railroad Depot (Baird, Texas) Historical marker for the former Gulf, Texas & Western Railroad Depot in Jacksboro, Texas. The plaque states: Erected 1910, of stone from nearby quarry; Risley Brothers, contractors. A facility of Jacksboro's second railroad, built by local effort, with backing from New York bankers, R. C. Megargel & Company. Recorded Texas Historical Landmark, 1968.
Old Gulf, Texas & Western Railroad Depot (Baird, Texas) Historic Gulf, Texas & Western Railroad depot in Jacksboro, Texas. The station was constructed 1909-10. It was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1968.
Old Gulf, Texas & Western Railroad Depot (Baird, Texas) Historic Gulf, Texas & Western Railroad depot in Jacksboro, Texas. The station was constructed 1909-10. It was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1968.
Jack County Courthouse (Jacksboro, Texas) Historic Jack County Courthouse in Jacksboro, Texas. The courthouse was constructed in 1940 as a New Deal Public Works Administration (PWA) project. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012 (NRHP No. 12001002).
Jack County Courthouse (Jacksboro, Texas) Historic Jack County Courthouse in Jacksboro, Texas. The courthouse was constructed in 1940 as a New Deal Public Works Administration (PWA) project. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012 (NRHP No. 12001002).
Old Jacksboro City Hall and Fire Station (Jack County, Texas) Historic 1939 Jacksboro City Hall and Fire Station in Jacksboro, Texas. The building was constructed using stone from the old Jack County Courthouse that had been demolished. It housed county offices for a time until the new courthouse was completed in 1940.
Old Jacksboro City Hall and Fire Station (Jack County, Texas) Historic 1939 Jacksboro City Hall and Fire Station in Jacksboro, Texas. The building was constructed using stone from the old Jack County Courthouse that had been demolished. It housed county offices for a time until the new courthouse was completed in 1940.
Fort Richardson State Park and Historic Site Jacksboro, Texas, USA
Fort Richardson State Park and Historic Site Jacksboro, Texas, USA
Fort Richardson State Park and Historic Site Jacksboro, Texas, USA

Contact FRIENDS OF FORT RICHARDSON ASSOCIATION

FRIENDS OF FORT RICHARDSON ASSOCIATION
PO BOX 201
JACKSBORO
TX
76458-0201

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MID # 8404801657
Name FRIENDS OF FORT RICHARDSON ASSOCIATION
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 752484818
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 33.225648, -98.161326
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 237
US Census Tract: 950300
US Census Block: 2021